2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
In <nil>, accounting students earned 3,277 degrees and certificates from an Ohio school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 93 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio
Check out the accounting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.
Top 15% Most Popular Accounting Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for accounting students. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
On average, accounting graduates from Ohio State take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $292.
Out of the 93 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UC accumulate an average of around $20,700 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $335.
Full Accounting at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Miami University - Oxford take out is $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $398.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Gateway Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Out of the 93 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Franklin University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Franklin University take out $27,622 in student loans while working on their degree.
Kent State University at Kent came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Kent State take out $22,300 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $428, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from BGSU take out $21,211 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $169, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out an average of $7,777 in student loans while working on their egree.
Cleveland State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Cleveland State University take out is $30,281.
University of Toledo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #10 on the list. University of Toledo is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Toledo.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at University of Toledo accumulate an average of around $20,593 in student debt.
Ohio University - Athens Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio list. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.
On average, accounting graduates from OHIO Athens take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $411, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #12, University of Dayton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UDayton carry an average student debt load of $26,973.
Columbus State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Accounting at Columbus State Community College
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Accounting students in the state of Ohio that almost earned our Most Popular Accounting Schools in Ohio award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH |
| 15 | Owens Community College | Perrysburg, OH |
| 16 | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH |
| 17 | Wright State University - Main Campus | Dayton, OH |
| 18 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 18 | Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH |
Best Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,427 |
| Illinois | 3,097 |
| Indiana | 1,668 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
Accounting Related Majors
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| 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 |
Majors Similar 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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