How many colleges in North Carolina offer Accounting programs?

CampusPin currently lists 117 U.S. colleges and universities in North Carolina that offer Accounting programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Accounting program in North Carolina?

Among the 50 Accounting programs listed in North Carolina, published in-state tuition ranges from $1,978 to $44,536 (median around $2,770). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Accounting degree lead to?

A Accounting degree commonly leads to roles such as CPA / Public Accountant, Auditor, Tax Accountant, Corporate Accountant. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $56,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS accountant median $79,880).

Can I apply to a Accounting program in North Carolina with the Common App?

Many Accounting programs in North Carolina accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Accounting colleges in North Carolina

CampusPin lists 117 U.S. colleges in North Carolina that offer Accounting programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Accounting prepares graduates for the CPA exam and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, audit, tax, and forensic accounting, a major with high job placement.

Schools in North Carolina that offer Accounting

Accounting programs in North Carolina: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 117 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

117

Public / private

31 / 19

Universities / 2-year

23 / 27

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$1,978–$44,536

Median in-state tuition

$2,770

Lowest published in-state tuition

Davidson-Davie Community College

$1,978

Most selective

Carolina University

34% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

East Carolina University

25,314 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Accounting program

Financial accounting (GAAP, IFRS basics)
Managerial / cost accounting
Intermediate and advanced accounting
Audit principles and procedures
Federal and state taxation
Accounting information systems and ERP
Forensic accounting and fraud examination
Business law and ethics

Where a Accounting degree can lead

CPA / Public Accountant
Auditor
Tax Accountant
Corporate Accountant
Forensic Accountant
Controller

Typical pay: $56,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS accountant median $79,880)

Accounting is one of the most career-direct business majors. The standard 4-year BS in Accounting covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, audit, taxation, and accounting information systems. To sit for the CPA exam, most states now require 150 credit hours, students typically complete the BS plus an MS in Accounting (or MBA) for that fifth-year requirement. Average starting salaries at Big Four firms are competitive, and the profession has predictable career advancement (Senior → Manager → Senior Manager → Partner).

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