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2026 Best Value Auditing Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$22,748 Avg Student Debt
$59,688 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Auditing Master's Degree Badge [Auditing](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/accounting/auditing/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 31 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value auditing schools.

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2026 Best Value Auditing Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the auditing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Auditing Schools

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Our analysis ranked Cuny Bernard M Baruch College the best value for a degree in auditing in the United States. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $7,464, compared with $15,414 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $11,000. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College admits about 48% of applicants.

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in auditing, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $17,083. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $72,420. That is a strong return on a $17,083 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.

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Texas A And M University Commerce is a great value for students pursuing a degree in auditing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,026, compared with $22,326 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,498 to complete the auditing program here. Auditing graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of $74,231 early in their careers. Set against $22,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Students looking for strong value in auditing will find it at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #4. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete the auditing program here. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis generally make around $65,165. Set against $23,146 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value auditing schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,120 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Students borrow a median of $21,300 to complete the auditing program here. Early-career auditing graduates make about $53,079. That is a strong return on a $21,300 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value auditing schools. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,124 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Students borrow a median of $26,320 to complete the auditing program here. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $69,674. Set against $26,320 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Cleveland State University earned the #7 position for value in auditing this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,982 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,502. Auditing graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Early-career auditing graduates make about $68,362. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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George Mason University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value auditing schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $77,016. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University earned the #9 position for value in auditing this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $24,771. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University placed #10 among the best values for auditing. Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,466. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $24,915. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from Davenport University generally make around $64,571. That is a strong return on a $24,915 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #11 among the best values for auditing. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for auditing graduates is $17,641. Early-career auditing graduates make about $68,417. Set against $17,641 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Cambridge College earned the #12 position for value in auditing this year. Set in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,378. Auditing graduates carry a median of $29,776 in student loans. Auditing graduates of Cambridge College earn a median of $56,883 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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St Johns University New York earned the #13 position for value in auditing this year. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,529. Students borrow a median of $26,495 to complete the auditing program here. Soon after graduation, auditing degree recipients from St Johns University New York generally make around $57,686. That is a strong return on a $26,495 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University earned the #14 position for value in auditing this year. Located in the rural area of Boiling Springs, Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $34,750 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the auditing program here. Early-career auditing graduates make about $63,220. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University came in at #15 for value in auditing this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the auditing program here. Early-career auditing graduates make about $55,226. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven came in at #16 for value in auditing this year. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Students borrow a median of $20,772 to complete the auditing program here. Auditing graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,772 median debt. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.

Other Auditing Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Auditing
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 31 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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