2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 3rd in Washington. In fact, 1,628 were awarded in the state in <nil>.
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in Washington to see which programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Schools
Our analysis found Washington State University to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at Wazzu take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $301, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $17,664 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.
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The excellent programs at Tacoma Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Washington. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Accounting majors at Tacoma Community College take out an average of $8,617 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Washington University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington list. CWU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Ellensburg.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from CWU carry an average student debt load of $16,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Washington University is a great place for accounting students. EWU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from EWU carry an average student debt load of $18,350.
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University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UW Bothell take out is $17,664. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UW Tacoma carry an average student debt load of $17,664. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $192.
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Bellevue College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.
Gonzaga University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Washington list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Gonzaga take out is $25,330.
Seattle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #10 on the list. Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
On average, accounting graduates from Seattle U take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,971 |
| Oregon | 718 |
| Nevada | 396 |
| Hawaii | 215 |
| Alaska | 135 |
Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.
Accounting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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