The Best Colleges for Accounting
The job growth for accountants is expected to increase much faster than average from now until 2018, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accountants are in demand in private industry and the public sector. Whether you are considering a career in taxes, auditing, general accounting or accounting consultancy, there are colleges and universities that have received high marks to prepare the accounting student for a successful business career.
University of Texas-Austin
With both the undergraduate accounting program and graduate program ranked as number one by U.S. News and World Report, the University of Texas-Austin McCombs School of Business offers the prospective accountant an education to be proud of. Educating approximately 6,000 students annually, the McCombs School of Business provides the student with culture and diversity. For the 2009 to 2010 school year, the in-state tuition was $8,930 while out-of-state tuition was $30,600.
1 University Station
Austin, TX 78712-1111
(512) 475-7440
utexas.edu
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne
Another top-ranked college for accounting, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne is the flagship public college for the state of Illinois. The Business Instructional Facility is the first business facility at a public university to receive a top green award from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which is a green building rating system. The out-of state tuition in 2009-2010 cost $26,714 while the in-state annual tuition was $13,060.
601 E. John Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5711
(217) 333-0302
uiuc.edu
University of Pennsylvania
Ranked as the fourth best college for undergraduate accounting by U.S. News and World Reports, the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia and has a faculty to student ratio of one faculty member for every six students. Its reputable Wharton School of Business boasts of prominent alumni leaders as Donald Trump. The 2009-2010 tuition and fees was $38,970.
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Work(215) 898-7507
upenn.edu
Brigham Young University
This private university located in Provo, Utah received the third best ranking by U.S. News and World Reports. The campus is unique in its urban setting in a mountain location. Brigham Young University educates 30,912 undergraduates attending annually. With an yearly acceptance rate of 69.3 percent, the university is selective. This university strives to educate the whole student by developing faith, character and intellect. The principles, ideals and teachings of its sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is prevalent in the atmosphere and education. The average 2009-2010 tuition and fees is $4,290.
A-209 ASB
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-2507
byu.edu
Online Accounting Colleges
With the increase in online education, more and more students are looking to pursue an accounting education online. University of Phoenix, Capella University Online and Kaplan University Online earned top rankings, according to AccountingDegreeInfo.com
University of Phoenix
4615 E. Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(866) 766.0766
phoenix.edu/
Capella University Online
Capella Tower
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(888) 227-2736
capella.edu
Kaplan University Online
6301 Kaplan University Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
800-987-7734
online.kaplanuniversity.edu
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