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2023 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

10 Colleges
$46,891 Avg Salary
$28,532 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, accounting students earned 1,081 degrees and certificates from a Mississippi school, making the subject the 6th 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best bachelor'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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

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

Top 10 Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $19,871 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $587, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Accounting at University of Mississippi Report

#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

On average, accounting graduates from MC take out $24,520 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Accounting at Mississippi College Report

#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $20,630 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $223, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Belhaven University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.

Accounting majors at Belhaven take out an average of $26,856 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Millsaps College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of Southern Mississippi ranked #6 on this year’s Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Southern Miss accumulate an average of around $23,798 in student debt.

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#7

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

With a ranking of #7, Delta State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Delta State University is a small public school located in the town of Cleveland.

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Mississippi University for Women came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

Accounting majors at MUW take out an average of $24,254 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Jackson State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree accounting programs. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 2,330
Virginia 1,921
North Carolina 2,114
Florida 3,746
Tennessee 1,225
Kentucky 772
South Carolina 988
Louisiana 885
Arkansas 626
Alabama 1,557
West Virginia 520

Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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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