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Accounting at Truman State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Truman State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Truman State University sits in Kirksville, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 accounting degrees were granted at Truman State University.

Studying Online at Truman State University

Online coursework is an option at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Truman State University

Rankings can help you compare Truman State University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#3 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#4 of 23
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 113
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#267 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#395 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Truman State University

Students who complete Truman State University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,131
2 years	$47,786
3 years	$70,204
4 years	$68,787
5 years	$84,092

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Truman State University report median earnings of $68,787, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Truman State University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Truman State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Truman State University are 43% women (26) and 57% men (34).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Truman State University

Among the 40 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Truman State University, 50% were women (20) and 50% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Minority students account for 5% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Truman State University

Among the 20 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Truman State University, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Truman State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Truman State University, 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 Truman State University

The Accounting program at Truman State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	60

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at Truman State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, 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.