Graduate Programs in Accounting
Explore 300+ Accounting graduate programs at 150+ universities across 9 countries.
Overview
Accounting is the system businesses and governments use to measure and report financial performance. Graduate programs cover financial reporting, auditing, taxation, managerial accounting and data analytics, and many are designed to meet the education requirements for professional accountancy qualifications.
Many master's programs in accounting are designed for students who need extra coursework or preparation for professional exams such as the CPA. A PhD prepares you for research and faculty roles, where accounting faculty are in steady demand.
Graduates work as auditors, tax advisers, forensic accountants, financial controllers and advisory consultants. Professional services firms are the main recruiters, and accountants with data analytics and technology skills are especially sought after as the profession automates routine work.
Most Accounting programs charge between $18,000 and $65,000 a year in tuition. The top ten ranked programs charge between $13,000 and $92,000.
Top Ranked Master's Programs
The five universities that lead our Accounting ranking among those offering this degree.
- The University of Texas at AustinMaster in Professional AccountancyDeadline May 12 +7 · Tuition $45,249 · Duration 13 months
- University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of AccountingDeadline Jan 14 · Tuition $36,630
- University of Illinois--Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Accounting ScienceDeadline Oct 1 +6 · Tuition $27,520 · Duration 9 months
- University of Michigan--Ann ArborMaster of AccountingDeadline May 15 +5 · Tuition $61,090 · Duration 8 months
- Columbia UniversityMasters of Science in Accounting and Fundamental AnalysisDeadline Jan 21 · Tuition $58,284
Top Ranked PhD Programs
The five universities that lead our Accounting ranking among those offering this degree.
- University of ChicagoDoctor of Philosophy in AccountingDeadline Dec 15 · Tuition $75,780 · Duration 72 months
- Stanford UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in AccountingDeadline Dec 1 · Tuition $63,540 · Duration 60 months
- University of PennsylvaniaDoctor of Philosophy in AccountingDeadline Dec 15 · Duration 72 months
- The University of Texas at AustinPhD in AccountingDeadline Dec 15 · Tuition $18,326 · Duration 60 months
- University of Southern CaliforniaAccounting PhDDeadline Dec 14 · Duration 60 months
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