Best accounting colleges in Ohio

Accounting bachelor graduates in Ohio earn a weighted average salary of $64,485 3 years after graduation. This places Ohio graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, accounting graduates earn 17% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our accounting rankings cover 27 of the 30 programs available in Ohio, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Ohio | #49 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 1.62

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Cost $17,953

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,705

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 82%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Ohio | #125 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.18

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Cost $24,791

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,503

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 82%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Ohio | #157 in Accounting nationally

Otterbein University

Westerville, Ohio

Economic score 2.37

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Cost $22,300

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,913

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Ohio | #190 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.55

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Cost $20,070

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,020

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Ohio | #213 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.66

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Cost $18,340

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,364

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Ohio | #225 in Accounting nationally

John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio

Economic score 2.76

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Cost $28,824

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,037

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Ohio | #232 in Accounting nationally

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio

Economic score 2.83

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Cost $26,310

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,363

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Ohio | #255 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.03

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Cost $29,442

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,243

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Ohio | #265 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.10

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Cost $17,142

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,290

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Ohio | #268 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.10

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Cost $20,879

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,692

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Ohio | #291 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.25

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Cost $37,730

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,857

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 86%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Ohio | #299 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.32

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Cost $15,639

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,435

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Ohio | #305 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.37

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Cost $14,222

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,784

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Ohio | #318 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.46

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Cost $26,419

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,763

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Ohio | #320 in Accounting nationally

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio

Economic score 3.48

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Cost $18,494

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,146

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Ohio | #335 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.70

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Cost $21,804

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,403

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Ohio | #342 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.77

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Cost $11,715

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,444

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Ohio | #345 in Accounting nationally

Bluffton University

Bluffton, Ohio

Economic score 3.80

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Cost $21,231

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,551

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Ohio | #353 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.89

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Cost $15,933

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,589

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Ohio | #365 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 4.03

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $27,907

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,371

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in accounting in Ohio?

Years

3.7 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in accounting in Ohio is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3.7 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting earn in Ohio?

Salary

$64,485

The median bachelor's degree in accounting graduate earns $64,485 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in accounting cost in Ohio?

Net cost

$20,078

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in accounting is $20,078. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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