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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Mizzou came in at #32. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 165 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Mizzou. This makes it the #16 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mizzou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,057 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Mizzou is $447 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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Of the 141 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mizzou, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Mizzou make a median salary of $65,250. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 717 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 74 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 71 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 66 |
| Business Administration & Management | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.