Best colleges for accounting in Georgia

    University of Georgia ranks first in Georgia for accounting value (#7 nationally, value score 84.7): graduates earn $93,260 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,636 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 12 Georgia colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best accounting colleges in Georgia

    University of Georgia ranks first in Georgia for accounting value (#7 nationally, value score 84.7): graduates earn $93,260 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $13,636 a year. 12 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $70,437 and the average net price is $13,001 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 12 Georgia colleges qualify. At the median one, accounting graduates earn $70,437 and the average net price is $13,001 a year.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at Dalton State College: $2,353 a year.
    Median earnings
    $70,437
    National: $76,108
    Median net price
    $13,001
    National: $17,285
    Median federal debt
    $21,500
    accounting graduates
    Public colleges
    11 of 12
    in this list

    12 colleges

    The Georgia ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Georgia 1

      University of Georgia

      Athens, GA · Public · #7 nationally

      84.7Value
      Earnings
      $93,260
      Net price
      $13,636
      Federal debt
      $16,933
      Graduation rate
      89%
    2. Rank in Georgia 2

      Georgia State University

      Atlanta, GA · Public · #145 nationally

      58.0Value
      Earnings
      $81,029
      Net price
      $12,365
      Federal debt
      $21,500
      Graduation rate
      51%
    3. Rank in Georgia 3

      Georgia Southern University

      Statesboro, GA · Public · #213 nationally

      48.0Value
      Earnings
      $74,282
      Net price
      $16,785
      Federal debt
      $18,750
      Graduation rate
      54%
    4. Rank in Georgia 4

      University of West Georgia

      Carrollton, GA · Public · #236 nationally

      45.5Value
      Earnings
      $70,405
      Net price
      $11,787
      Federal debt
      $18,282
      Graduation rate
      44%
    5. Rank in Georgia 5

      University of North Georgia

      Dahlonega, GA · Public · #237 nationally

      45.3Value
      Earnings
      $70,468
      Net price
      $14,185
      Federal debt
      $16,146
      Graduation rate
      38%
    6. Rank in Georgia 6

      Kennesaw State University

      Kennesaw, GA · Public · #248 nationally

      44.2Value
      Earnings
      $77,710
      Net price
      $16,325
      Federal debt
      $24,228
      Graduation rate
      50%
    7. Rank in Georgia 7

      Dalton State College

      Dalton, GA · Public · #269 nationally

      42.3Value
      Earnings
      $66,902
      Net price
      $2,353
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      29%
    8. Rank in Georgia 8

      Mercer University

      Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · #291 nationally

      39.4Value
      Earnings
      $75,529
      Net price
      $24,778
      Federal debt
      $26,798
      Graduation rate
      72%
    9. Rank in Georgia 9

      Georgia Southwestern State University

      Americus, GA · Public · #298 nationally

      38.9Value
      Earnings
      $63,928
      Net price
      $10,170
      Federal debt
      $16,500
      Graduation rate
      33%
    10. Rank in Georgia 10

      Georgia College & State University

      Milledgeville, GA · Public · #338 nationally

      32.0Value
      Earnings
      $69,875
      Net price
      $20,803
      Federal debt
      $22,618
      Graduation rate
      60%
    11. Rank in Georgia 11

      Clayton State University

      Morrow, GA · Public · #351 nationally

      29.9Value
      Earnings
      $63,862
      Net price
      $8,868
      Federal debt
      $27,268
      Graduation rate
      38%
    12. Rank in Georgia 12

      Valdosta State University

      Valdosta, GA · Public · #363 nationally

      27.9Value
      Earnings
      $60,751
      Net price
      $10,804
      Federal debt
      $25,500
      Graduation rate
      45%

    Method: the same value score as the national accounting ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about accounting colleges in Georgia

    What are the best colleges for accounting in Georgia?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Georgia colleges for accounting are University of Georgia (value score 84.7), Georgia State University (value score 58) and Georgia Southern University (value score 48). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Georgia college has the highest earnings for accounting graduates?

    University of Georgia: its accounting graduates have median earnings of $93,260 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable accounting college in Georgia on this list?

    Dalton State College has the lowest average net price of the ranked Georgia colleges, $2,353 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Georgia colleges are ranked for accounting?

    12 Georgia colleges have a accounting bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Georgia.