2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 186 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Maine to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 Maine
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Southern Maine the most popular school in Maine for accounting students. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Portland.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at University of Southern Maine take out is $18,110.
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maine the most popular school in Maine for accounting students. UMaine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Out of the 12 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine landed the # 3 spot on the list. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.
Out of the 12 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Husson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Husson take out is $26,880.
Out of the 12 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Waterville.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Thomas College carry an average student debt load of $20,500.
University of Maine at Augusta landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the town of Augusta, UMA is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UMA take out is $26,514.
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maine ranking. Kennebec Valley Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Fairfield.
Central Maine Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maine ranking. Located in the rural area of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
York County Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. York County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wells.
Northern Maine Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Maine ranking. Located in the remote town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.
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Best Accounting Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,896 |
| Connecticut | 1,329 |
| New Hampshire | 1,460 |
| Rhode Island | 569 |
| Vermont | 144 |
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 Related Majors
| 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 12 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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