by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMKC ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 392 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMKC. This makes it the #115 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMKC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,357 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from UMKC. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 - Kansas City with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMKC make a median salary of $64,776 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a master's degree in accounting from UMKC. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 237 |
| Business Administration & Management | 212 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 5 |
| Real Estate | 5 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.