2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Colorado. With 1,496 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd 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.
The Most Popular Accounting Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 29 schools in Colorado 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 Colorado
Check out the accounting programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Colorado.
Top 10 Most Popular Accounting Schools
Our analysis found Colorado State University - Global Campus to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Located in the large city of Aurora, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out is $25,845.
Out of the 29 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. MSU Denver is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Denver.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from MSU Denver carry an average student debt load of $26,419.
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The excellent programs at Red Rocks Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Colorado. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pikes Peak Community College is a great place for accounting students. Located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
University of Denver landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.
Accounting majors at DU take out an average of $18,165 in student loans while working on their egree.
Front Range Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from FRCC take out $16,202 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Regis University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the large city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Regis U take out $29,157 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Colorado Boulder did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #9 on the list. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Boulder.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. CU Anschutz is a very large public school located in the city of Denver.
On average, accounting graduates from CU Anschutz take out $34,612 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 2,856 |
| Idaho | 559 |
| Wyoming | 93 |
| Montana | 141 |
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 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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