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2023 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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Finding the Best Accounting Master's Degree School for You

Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 306 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

Check out the accounting master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Accounting

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the best school in Mississippi for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.

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#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Accounting at Mississippi State University Report

#3

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

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#4

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Millsaps College is a great place for accounting students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Accounting at University of Southern Mississippi Report

#6

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

Delta State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Delta State University is a small public school located in the remote town of Cleveland.

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Jackson State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 559
Florida 982
Georgia 549
North Carolina 586
Tennessee 354
Kentucky 111
Louisiana 102
Alabama 395
South Carolina 192
Arkansas 81
West Virginia 83

One of 20 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 131,555
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 31,701
Human Resource Management 12,117
General Business/Commerce 9,137
Finance & Financial Management 5,784

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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