The Best Bachelor's in Accounting Programs in New Jersey for 2027

Seton Hall University's B.S.B. in Accounting runs through the Stillman School of Business, which the school describes as North Jersey's only AACSB-accredited business and accounting program. Coursework covers accounting theory, cost measurement, budgetary control, auditing, taxes, financial reporting, and information systems, and Stillman is one of a small number of schools partnered with SAP's enterprise resource planning software for hands-on IT training. Seton Hall reports a 95% career-related employment rate for graduates, 76% completing at least one internship, and a self-reported $52K average starting salary.

Seton Hall's Program Score of 87.5 ranks fourth among New Jersey's top accounting programs, with a 69% graduation rate and a 73% admit rate. Tuition is a flat $50,380 whether the student is a New Jersey resident or not, $36,158 more per year than Rutgers' in-state rate, or $144,632 more across four years. That premium fits students prioritizing small classes and AACSB accounting accreditation over the lowest sticker price; nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts median pay for accountants and auditors at $87,660 a year.

Rutgers Business School Newark's accounting major runs through a 42-credit RBS core, financial and managerial accounting, business law, finance, management, and marketing, then layers on 30 credits of accounting-specific courses for students who declared the major fall 2022 or later: Advanced Accounting, Auditing, Auditing Analytics, Cost Accounting, and two Federal Tax courses. The department calls itself ranked No. 1 globally for accounting information systems research, and its program page lists graduates placed at Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and the IRS. Students can continue into Rutgers' Master's in Accounting and Analytics, Taxation, or Governmental Accounting, or a Ph.D. in Accounting.

Rutgers-Newark graduates 64% of students on a 71% admit rate, broader access paired with a Big Four recruiting pipeline. In-state tuition runs $14,222 against $33,734 out-of-state, a $19,512 gap that makes residency the biggest lever on cost here. Enrollment of 11,315 is the largest in this New Jersey group. Its Program Score of 86 places it No. 6 in New Jersey for 2027. Nationally, the BLS puts median pay for accountants and auditors at $87,660 a year, the benchmark this major's graduates enter, not a Rutgers-specific figure.

Ramapo College's Accounting major, housed in the Anisfield School of Business, is an on-campus program running students through Federal Taxation, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Management Statistics, Principles of Information Technology, and Business Ethics. Its 4+1 option pairs the bachelor's degree with a 30-credit Master of Accounting (MSAC): students start graduate courses in senior year, double-count credits, and finish with 150 total credits, the traditional threshold for a CPA license. Every major gets a faculty advisor, and the program lists internships at Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, EisnerAmper, WithumSmith+Brown, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Ramapo graduates 70% of students on a 71% admit rate, the highest completion rate of the four programs in this group. In-state tuition is $16,777 against $27,708 out-of-state, a $10,931 gap. Enrollment sits at 5,981, the smallest of the four. Its Program Score of 85.6 places it No. 7 in New Jersey for 2027, a fit for students who want a residential campus and a direct five-year path to a CPA-eligible master's without transferring schools.

Rutgers University-Camden's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is built from 18 three-credit courses. Students start with Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting, move through Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, Audit Theory and Practice, Individual Taxation, and Corporate Federal Tax Accounting, and can add Accounting Theory, Financial Statement Analysis, or an Honors Thesis in Accounting with faculty permission. The program also offers a for-credit Accounting Internship and Accounting Cooperative track for students who want workplace experience built into the degree.

Rutgers-Camden graduates 67% of students on a 66% admit rate. In-state tuition is $14,222, the same system-wide rate as Rutgers-Newark, versus $33,734 out-of-state, a $19,512 gap. Enrollment is 5,675, the smallest of the Rutgers campuses ranked here. Its Program Score of 85.6 places it No. 8 in New Jersey for 2027, a fit for students who want a tightly sequenced, course-by-course accounting curriculum on a smaller campus than Newark but at the same in-state tuition.

Rider University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting is offered through the Norm Brodsky College of Business. The school reports dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting, held by fewer than 2% of business schools. It lists long-standing connections with the Big Four firms and activities such as Beta Alpha Psi, the Accounting Society and the Johnson & Johnson Case Competition. Students can reach CPA eligibility in four years by double majoring to meet the 150-credit requirement, or earn a bachelor's and Master of Accountancy in five years through the 4+1 program. Incoming accounting students may qualify for a $2,000 annual scholarship and a 30% graduate tuition discount in the fifth year.

Rider graduates 61% of its students and admits 79% of applicants. In-state tuition is $39,700, the same as out-of-state, because it is a private nonprofit school. The program's Program Score is 81.3, which is the basis of its ranking here. It fits students who want a defined CPA route, either through a double major or the 4+1 master's, and who are prepared for private-school pricing.

Montclair State University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is offered in person through the Feliciano School of Business. The page says students learn to analyze financial data, prepare and audit reports, interpret tax law and give strategic advice. The degree prepares students to meet the educational requirements for the CPA exam, and the university partners with Becker so students can use its CPA Review Course at no additional cost. Students can also join a 5-year BS/MS program to reach a master's degree on an accelerated path. The school describes internships, co-ops, live case studies and consulting projects, along with small class sizes and a chance to learn from faculty and business leaders. The page lists careers in public accounting, corporate finance, tax preparation and consulting.

Montclair State graduates 65% of its students and admits 88% of applicants. In-state tuition is $14,790 and out-of-state tuition is $24,900. The program's Program Score is 77.9, which is the basis of its ranking here. It fits students who want a public-university accounting degree with a CPA review course included and the option to extend into a combined bachelor's and master's path.

Stockton University offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting through its School of Business. The page says the program prepares students for public accounting, private industry, government and nonprofit work, with coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, business analytics and accounting information systems. Students use spreadsheets, database systems, accounting information systems and audit and data analytics software. The school describes small classes and a program closely aligned with practicing CPAs, and says the degree supports preparation for the CPA, CMA, CGMA and Certified Fraud Examiner credentials. A BS/MSAC dual degree lets motivated students earn both degrees in five years while preparing for CPA licensure, starting graduate-level coursework early.

Federal data show a 69% graduation rate and an 89% admit rate at Stockton. In-state tuition is $13,606, compared with $21,864 for out-of-state students. The program earns a Program Score of 76.7 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want an accessible entry into accounting with a path toward licensure, including those who plan to continue straight into a master's.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Caldwell University is described as one of the school's signature business programs. Students complete advanced courses in auditing, cost accounting, intermediate accounting and federal taxation, along with a course in advanced topics in accounting. Coursework includes CPA exam simulations, case studies, portfolios and experiential learning. A five-year BS/MS Accounting option is available. The department cites local business connections that lead to internships, a Bloomberg Lab, small classes and a location in northern New Jersey near major financial hubs. Career paths named on the page include public, corporate, forensic and management accounting, auditing and financial analysis.

Federal data show a 57% graduation rate and a 71% admit rate. Tuition is $38,470 for in-state and out-of-state students alike. The program earns a Program Score of 75.8 out of 100, the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a small private Catholic university, personal attention from faculty, and a degree designed around the CPA exam with a possible fifth year toward a master's.