Master’s Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,155 people earned their master's degree in accounting. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,155 |
| Graduate Certificate | 883 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in accounting is $59,117. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $55,303 and the high is $63,558.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in accounting is $24,142. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,746 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in accounting. About 54.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,842 |
| Women | 9,313 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,653 |
| Black or African American | 1,269 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,326 |
| White | 9,773 |
| International Students | 1,051 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,083 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 586 colleges that offer a master’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting students seekinga master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their master's degree in accounting from SNHU. About 73% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their master's degree in accounting from WGU. Of these students, 58% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in accounting from UT Austin. About 51% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in accounting from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in accounting from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 78% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in accounting from FAU. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their master's degree in accounting from UT Dallas. About 54% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in accounting from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 41% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baruch College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their master's degree in accounting from Baruch. About 55% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in accounting from Liberty University. About 61% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their master's degree in accounting from Penn State University Park. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in accounting from UH. Of these students, 56% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in accounting from UGA. Of these students, 54% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - Newark comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in accounting from Rutgers Newark. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in accounting from Mizzou. About 42% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mississippi. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their master's degree in accounting from Ole Miss. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in accounting from BYU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 44% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in accounting from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Of these students, 65% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 15,668 | |
| 717 | |
| 557 | |
| 279 | |
| 76 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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