Accounting Master’s Degrees
There are 1,936 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Accounting. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.3% of Accounting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 81,835 students earned theirAccounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,885 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10,324 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40,816 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 26,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,191 |
| 4 years | $61,213 |
| 5 years | $69,643 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Accounting. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,200 |
| Women | 7,285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,507 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 1,356 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,961 | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,004 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 398 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 479 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 714 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 2,085 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Accounting students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,900 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,706 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. This school awarded 748 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 737 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 648 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 643 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 503 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. This school awarded 479 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 358 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 349 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. This school awarded 346 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 336 master's degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their master's degree in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Accounting Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 58,956 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 554 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Accounting that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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