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Accounting Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,868 students earned their Accounting degrees in MO.

An Accounting major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,037
Master’s Degree 525
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Associate Degree 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 80,400 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Missouri

Accounting grads earn an average of $69,220 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

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

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending UMKC will pay a net price of $15,702. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,346 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

In their early career, UMSL grads earn an average salary of $41,078. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $37,811 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,862 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,301.

#7

Columbia College

Columbia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Columbia College Missouri.

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

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

#9

Lindenwood University

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

In their early career, Lindenwood University grads earn an average salary of $40,434. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,058. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average.

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
Brokerage Clerks 21% $44,290
Financial Managers 20% $121,860
Statistical Assistants 13% $44,010
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
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $38,350
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,780
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 6,289
Business & Commerce 3,178
Finance & Financial Management 911
Marketing 788
Human Resource Management 704
Management Sciences & Methods 560
Management Information Systems 231
Hospitality Management 174

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