2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 204 schools in the Southwest Region 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 the Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Accounting
Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $28,882 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $155.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Texas A&M College Station take out is $18,666. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $479.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for accounting students. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
Accounting majors at UT Austin take out an average of $22,231 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $437, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.
On average, accounting graduates from UH take out $17,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region list. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Richardson.
Accounting majors at UT Dallas take out an average of $20,560 in student loans while working on their egree.
El Centro College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.
Accounting majors at El Centro College take out an average of $10,663 in student loans while working on their egree.
Grand Canyon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #7 on the list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
On average, accounting graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $25,354 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $155.
With a ranking of #8, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Norman.
Accounting majors at University of Oklahoma take out an average of $20,220 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $558, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from Texas Tech take out $20,850 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $245, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UTSA take out is $20,141. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $165.
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Baylor University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at Baylor accumulate an average of around $21,276 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $871.
University of North Texas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UNT is a very large public school located in the city of Denton.
Accounting majors at UNT take out an average of $21,463 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $211, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at OSU take out an average of $20,734 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $549.
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With a ranking of #14, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $16,850 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $287.
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Texas State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Texas State is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Texas State take out is $19,650. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $354.
University of Houston - Downtown came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at UH Downtown take out an average of $19,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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University of Arizona landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
On average, accounting graduates from University of Arizona take out $21,025 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $458, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. CNM is a large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.
While working on their degree, accounting majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $6,800 in student debt.
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The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public school with a very large student population.
Accounting majors at UTEP take out an average of $17,067 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Lone Star College System came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Accounting majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out is $14,770.
Tarrant County College District landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from UT Arlington carry an average student debt load of $19,820.
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Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. Texas A&M Commerce is a large public school located in the town of Commerce.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Texas A&M Commerce take out is $24,280.
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Sam Houston State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at SHSU take out is $18,871. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $184.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Accounting students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 32 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX |
| 33 | Texas A&M University - San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 34 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK |
| 35 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ |
| 36 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX |
| 37 | Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX |
| 38 | Paris Junior College | Paris, TX |
| 39 | New Mexico State University - Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM |
| 40 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 7,199 |
| Arizona | 1,968 |
| Oklahoma | 1,069 |
| New Mexico | 223 |
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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