Forbes names Loyola among nation鈥檚 top colleges and honors online Master of Accounting program
成人抖阴 was named to the 2026 list of 鈥溾�� by Forbes. Loyola ranked No. 259 of the 500 schools that produce successful, high-earning, and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds with less student debt, according to Forbes. In addition, Loyola ranked No. 95 among schools in the Northeast and No. 143 among private colleges nationally.
The University was also recognized on the publication鈥檚 list of 鈥�.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;Forbes ranked Loyola鈥檚 online Master of Accounting at No. 8 and awarded the program 鈥淏est for Postgraduate Earnings鈥� of all schools.
鈥淩ecognition from Forbes affirms Loyola鈥檚 commitment to delivering a rigorous, values-centered education that prepares students for meaningful careers and long-term success,鈥� said Eric Nichols, vice president for enrollment management. 鈥淭hese rankings reflect the outcomes our students achieve, the dedication of our faculty, and the strength of a Loyola education in helping graduates thrive.鈥�
Loyola鈥檚 online Master of Accounting program offers tracks in financial reporting, tax, and data analytics and prepares students for the CPA exam in less than one year.
According to 贵辞谤产别蝉鈥� , 鈥湷扇硕兑� boasts an $82,652 median salary for alums 10 years after starting their program, the highest among the top 10 schools. For learners in the online M.Acc. program and its other business programs, Loyola boasts a 98% employment rate within six to nine months after graduation, making it one of the most effective programs for graduates as well as one of the most accelerated.鈥�
Forbes considered a range of data to develop the rankings, giving most weight to alumni salaries while also including student debt, graduation rates, leadership and entrepreneurial success, return on investment, retention rates, and academic success.
Learn more about this and other rankings and accolades that Loyola has earned from major national, international, and regional reports, studies, and surveys.