by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how MC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at MC was ranked #488 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 226 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 386 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 488 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in accounting from MC. This makes it the #184 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at MC paid an average of $632 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,246 | $20,246 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,700 | $12,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,167 | $5,167 |
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Of the 21 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MC, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MC does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at MC make a median salary of $55,414. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from MC. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Mississippi College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 49 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 30 |
| Marketing | 17 |
| Management Information Systems | 5 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.