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Top Online Accounting Schools and Programs

Dedicated online accounting degrees that meet our published selection criteria for recognition, curriculum fit, clear online delivery and tuition transparency.

7 programs meet the criteria (research date 2026-10-11). Listed alphabetically by school — a selection, not a ranking. A program that is not listed may simply not publish enough verified information yet.
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Auburn University

Master of Accountancy Online

Master'sMAccEnglish-taughtMaster of Accountancy
Subject: Accounting
Location: Auburn, Alabama, United StatesInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online + required attendanceTeaching is online, with required campus visits, residential weeks, in-person exams or an in-person defense. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: Campus attendance required
Duration: as few as two years part-time (five semesters of two classes) or as quick as 12 months full-time
Tuition: Tuition: US$1,000 per credit · All online students — Per credit hour · 2025-2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Why it is selected

Master of Accountancy awarded by Auburn University (United States). Delivery: Online + required attendance; campus attendance required. Published tuition: US$1,000 per credit, All online students — Per credit hour (2025-2026). Accreditation recorded: AACSB. Published length: as few as two years part-time (five semesters of two classes) or as quick as 12 months full-time.

  • Recognized degree: SACSCOC: Accredited
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MAcc
  • Online delivery clarity: Online + required attendance; campus attendance required
  • Tuition transparency: US$1,000 per credit, All online students — Per credit hour (2025-2026)
  • Accreditation: AACSB
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 9 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 7 groups of verified facts

Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Accounting

Bachelor'sBAcctEnglish-taughtFull degreeBachelor of Accounting
Subject: Accounting · Finance (concentration) · Real Estate (concentration)
Location: Rockhampton, Queensland, AustraliaInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: No campus visits required
Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time · 144 Australian credit points
Tuition: Tuition: A$35,040 per academic year · International students — Indicative first year fee · 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Why it is selected

Bachelor of Accounting awarded by Central Queensland University (Australia). Delivery: Fully online; no campus visits required. Published tuition: A$17,400 per academic year, Domestic students — Commonwealth Supported Place, indicative first year fee (2026). Accreditation recorded: CPA Australia / CA ANZ. Published length: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

  • Recognized degree: TEQSA: Recognized
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated Other bachelor's
  • Online delivery clarity: Fully online; no campus visits required
  • Tuition transparency: A$17,400 per academic year, Domestic students — Commonwealth Supported Place, indicative first year fee (2026)
  • Accreditation: CPA Australia / CA ANZ
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 2 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 7 groups of verified facts

Central Queensland University

Master of Professional Accounting

Master'sMProfAcctEnglish-taughtMaster of Professional Accounting
Subject: Accounting
Location: Rockhampton, Queensland, AustraliaInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: No campus visits required
Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time · 96 Australian credit points
Tuition: Tuition: A$38,640 per academic year · International students — Indicative first year fee · 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Why it is selected

Master of Professional Accounting awarded by Central Queensland University (Australia). Delivery: Fully online; no campus visits required. Published tuition: A$32,700 per academic year, Domestic students — Domestic full fee paying, indicative first year fee (2026). Accreditation recorded: CPA Australia / CA ANZ. Published length: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

  • Recognized degree: TEQSA: Recognized
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MAcc
  • Online delivery clarity: Fully online; no campus visits required
  • Tuition transparency: A$32,700 per academic year, Domestic students — Domestic full fee paying, indicative first year fee (2026)
  • Accreditation: CPA Australia / CA ANZ
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 2 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 7 groups of verified facts
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Syracuse University

Master’s in Accounting Online (M.S. in Professional Accounting)

Master'sM.S.English-taughtMaster of Science in Professional Accounting
Subject: Accounting
Location: Syracuse, New York, United StatesInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: 12 months (accelerated), 15 months (professional) or 24 months or less (foundational) · 30 US credit hours
Tuition: Tuition: US$2,086 per credit · All online students · 2026–27
Next deadline: November 16, 2026 · Spring 2027 (January)
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Why it is selected

Master of Science in Professional Accounting awarded by Syracuse University (United States). Delivery: Fully online; optional campus visits. Published tuition: US$2,086 per credit, All online students (2026–27). Accreditation recorded: AACSB. Published length: 12 months (accelerated), 15 months (professional) or 24 months or less (foundational).

  • Recognized degree: MSCHE: Accredited
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MAcc
  • Online delivery clarity: Fully online; optional campus visits
  • Tuition transparency: US$2,086 per credit, All online students (2026–27)
  • Accreditation: AACSB
  • Published student support: advising
  • Admissions transparency: 11 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 7 groups of verified facts

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Master of Accounting (MAC) – Online Format

Master'sMACEnglish-taughtMaster of Accounting
Subject: Accounting
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online + required attendanceTeaching is online, with required campus visits, residential weeks, in-person exams or an in-person defense. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Flexible pace
In-person requirements: Campus attendance required
Duration: Traditional 12-36 months; Advanced Standing 12-24 months · 48 US credit hours
Tuition: Tuition: US$1,446.36 per credit · All online students · 2026/2027
Next deadline: November 9, 2026 · January 2027
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Why it is selected

Master of Accounting awarded by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (United States). Delivery: Online + required attendance; campus attendance required. Published tuition: US$1,446.36 per credit, All online students (2026/2027). Accreditation recorded: AACSB. Published length: Traditional 12-36 months; Advanced Standing 12-24 months.

  • Recognized degree: SACSCOC: Accredited
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MAcc
  • Online delivery clarity: Online + required attendance; campus attendance required
  • Tuition transparency: US$1,446.36 per credit, All online students (2026/2027)
  • Accreditation: AACSB
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 10 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 8 groups of verified facts
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

iMSA (Online Master of Science in Accountancy)

Master'sMSAEnglish-taughtMaster of Science in Accountancy
Subject: Accounting
Location: Champaign, Illinois, United StatesInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: No campus visits required
Duration: Duration not verified · 32 US credit hours
Tuition: Tuition: US$904 per credit · All online students — Accounting course tuition and fees per credit hour (non-accounting electives $379), Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 · 2026-27
Next deadline: November 5, 2026 · January 2027
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Why it is selected

Master of Science in Accountancy awarded by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (United States). Delivery: Fully online; no campus visits required. Published tuition: US$22,628 – US$28,928 entire program, All online students — Total tuition depending on electives chosen. Accreditation recorded: AACSB.

  • Recognized degree: HLC: Accredited
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MSc / MS
  • Online delivery clarity: Fully online; no campus visits required
  • Tuition transparency: US$22,628 – US$28,928 entire program, All online students — Total tuition depending on electives chosen
  • Accreditation: AACSB
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 7 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 8 groups of verified facts
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University of New England

Master of Professional Accounting

Master'sEnglish-taughtMaster of Professional Accounting
Subject: Accounting
Location: Armidale, New South Wales, AustraliaInstitution location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll teaching is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Optional campus visits
Duration: 1.5 or 2 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time (Length depends on the admission rule.) · 96 Australian credit points
Tuition: Tuition: A$35,472 per academic year · International students · 2027
Next deadline: February 12, 2027 · Trimester 1 2027
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Why it is selected

Master of Professional Accounting awarded by University of New England (Australia). Delivery: Fully online; optional campus visits. Published tuition: A$30,576 per academic year, Domestic students — Full Fee (no government subsidy) (2027). Published length: 1.5 or 2 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time (Length depends on the admission rule.).

  • Recognized degree: TEQSA: Australian University
  • Curriculum fit: Dedicated MAcc
  • Online delivery clarity: Fully online; optional campus visits
  • Tuition transparency: A$30,576 per academic year, Domestic students — Full Fee (no government subsidy) (2027)
  • Accreditation: not met
  • Published student support: not met
  • Admissions transparency: 1 published requirements
  • Evidence depth: 5 groups of verified facts