by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 157 master's degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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The accounting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for accounting students working on their master's degree.
The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in accounting.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in accounting needs to check out University of Mississippi. Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University.
Accounting master's degree recipients from University of Mississippi get an earnings boost of around $6,652 over the average earnings of accounting majors.
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Mississippi State University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in accounting. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's recipients from the accounting program at Mississippi State University earn $2,880 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Mississippi College is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in accounting. MC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Clinton.
Soon after graduation, accounting master's recipients typically earn about $55,414 in their early careers.
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University of Southern Mississippi is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in accounting. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the accounting program state that they receive average early career wages of $59,912.
More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Southern MississippiExplore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 966 |
| Georgia | 190 | 541 |
| Virginia | 182 | 496 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 585 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 351 |
| Alabama | 151 | 390 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 87 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 95 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 191 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 81 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 82 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 150 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 930 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 106 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| Taxation | 18 |
| Human Resource Management | 14 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 9 |
| Hospitality Management | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 |