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. We've also included details on how UMSL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UMSL was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - St Louis handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMSL. This makes it the #282 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMSL is $55,615. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMSL was $1,194 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $480 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,400 | $35,820 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,104 | $13,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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Of the 90 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from UMSL in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 - St Louis with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMSL 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 UMSL Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMSL make a median salary of $61,121 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from UMSL in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 - St Louis with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 455 |
| Business Administration & Management | 31 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 18 |
| Human Resource Management | 7 |
| Marketing | 4 |