Master’s Degrees in Accounting and Finance
Education Levels of Accounting and Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 600 people earned their master's degree in accounting and finance. This earns it the #193 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 and finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,133 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 962 |
| Master’s Degree | 600 |
| Associate Degree | 534 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 165 |
| Graduate Certificate | 102 |
Earnings of Accounting and Finance Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in accounting and finance. About 54.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 274 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting and finance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 313 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 59 |
Most Popular Accounting and Finance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a master’s degree in accounting and finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
DeVry University - Illinois tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 133 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M College Station. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from UMGC. Of these students, 62% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from SNHU. About 67% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry College of New York. 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, 24 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry College of New York-Midtown Manhattan. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from UW Bothell. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeVry University - California is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry University - California. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Northeastern State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,623 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from NSU. Of these students, 44% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
DeVry University - Texas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 300 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, 12 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry University - Texas. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Southeast is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Indiana University - Southeast. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Jacksonville University. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from JU. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,838 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from MSU Moorhead.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,007 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Palm Beach Atlantic. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting and finance that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 14,622 |
| Accounting Management | 357 |
| Other Accounting | 250 |
| Auditing | 59 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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