Masters-in-accounting.org ranked the Georgia Southern WebMAcc as fifth in the nation in its 2015 report of the Top 10 Online Masters of Accounting Degree Programs. 

The rankings were based upon CPA exam pass rates, undergraduate GPAs, accreditation, delivery modes and tuition costs. After totaling scores received in each category, the website created its rankings.

The fifth ranked WebMAcc program includes its own “AACSB accreditation, 100 percent online classes, and a cohort-learning model that emphasizes team projects,” according to Masters-in-accounting.org. The website also highlights programs offering classes in a distance education format, the school’s online portal providing live streaming of audio and video, user-friendly virtual bulletin boards, and smartphone and tablet applications. 

For a more in-depth look at the rankings, visit www.masters-in-accounting.org/best/online-masters-of-accounting-degree-programs-2015/.