Study Accounting in the United States
510 programmes in accounting at 242 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,215 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,876 USD and 39,563 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Accounting programmes
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Accounting in the United States by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 269 | 20,876 USD | 28,215 USD | 39,563 USD |
| Master's | 157 | 18,276 USD | 24,876 USD | 35,541 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within accounting
Universities for accounting in the United States
Study Accounting in the United States: common questions
- How many accounting programmes are there in the United States?
- 510 accounting programmes at 242 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a accounting degree in the United States cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in accounting in the United States is 28,215 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,876 USD and 39,563 USD per year.
- Can I study accounting in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the accounting programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (510 of 510).
- Are any of these accounting programmes available online?
- 76 of the 510 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for accounting in the United States?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 24,876 USD per year, against 28,215 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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