Master’s Degrees in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,622 people earned their master's degree in accounting. This earns it the #7 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40,317 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,622 |
| Associate Degree | 3,837 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,771 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 954 |
| Graduate Certificate | 527 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for accounting majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for accounting majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in accounting. About 53.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,789 |
| Women | 7,833 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,393 |
| Black or African American | 944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,050 |
| White | 8,450 |
| International Students | 870 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 915 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 522 colleges that offer a master’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their master's degree in accounting from WGU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their 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 $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in accounting from SNHU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd 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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in accounting from UT Austin. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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 $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 5th 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 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 60% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. 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. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baruch College comes in at #8 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. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their master's degree in accounting from Liberty University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 30% 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 University of Houston. 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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in accounting from UH. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 12th 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - Newark. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in accounting from Rutgers Newark. About 53% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in accounting from Mizzou. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Global Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 63% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #15 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 $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
New York University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in accounting from NYU. About 60% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in accounting from U of U. Of these students, 36% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Commerce. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in accounting from Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 76% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. 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, 128 people received their master's degree in accounting from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 69% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 600 |
| 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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