Accounting at Missouri State University-Springfield
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 113 accounting graduations were recorded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield
Distance learning is available at Missouri State University-Springfield. Of 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #53 of 113 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #60 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #451 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,907 |
| 2 years | $47,785 |
| 3 years | $52,448 |
| 4 years | $60,919 |
| 5 years | $69,778 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield earn a median of $60,919, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield stands at $23,394.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 63% women (71) and 37% men (42).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 73 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 59% were women (43) and 41% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Among the 40 master’s accounting graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 70% were women (28) and 30% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield
This Accounting program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 113 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Missouri State University-Springfield pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.