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Accounting Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 636 students earned their Accounting degrees in MO.

In this state, Accounting is the 10th most popular major out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Missouri

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 525
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Missouri

There are 80,400 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Missouri

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $69,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

269 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

An average student at Maryville U will pay a net price of $27,290. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 15% of the teachers are full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

In their early career, UMKC grads earn an average salary of $43,346. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. An average student at WUSTL will pay a net price of $26,921. 71% of the teachers are full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Truman State. In their early career, Truman State grads earn an average salary of $39,862. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,301.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,811 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Lindenwood University. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $17,366. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,434 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,232. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#10

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,039. 61% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in MO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Business Professors 25% $80,690
Financial Managers 20% $121,860
Financial Examiners 13% $66,240
Financial Analysts 12% $81,990
Budget Analysts 7% $63,870
Credit Analysts 7% $64,290
Accountants and Auditors 6% $63,640
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $43,690

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Business Administration & Management 3,544
Business & Commerce 658
Management Sciences & Methods 478
Human Resource Management 426
Finance & Financial Management 200
Management Information Systems 109
Marketing 47
Other Business & Marketing 31

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