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2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k

14 Ranked Colleges
569 Degrees Awarded
$19,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master's in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 101,094 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,557 and had an average of $26,381 in loans still to pay off.

Across Missouri, there were 2,033 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,990 and $27,236 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 569 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,588 and $39,214 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent accounting programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the accounting program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) in Missouri

#1

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the #1 spot on the list. WUSTL is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 74 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, WUSTL has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WUSTL Accounting Report

#2

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Truman State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, Truman State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Truman State University are $16,551, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Truman State University Accounting Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 173 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also took the #2 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193.

Read more about Accounting at Mizzou

#4

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #4 spot on the list. UMSL is a fairly large public school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 20 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMSL are $30,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at University of Missouri - St Louis

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Saint Louis University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074.

Read full report on Accounting at SLU

Missouri State University - Springfield did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large public school situated in Springfield, Missouri. It awarded 51 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042.

Read full report on Accounting at Missouri State University - Springfield

#7

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Fontbonne University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. This small school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 2 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Fontbonne University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fontbonne University are $14,400.

Read more about Accounting at Fontbonne University

With a ranking of #8, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

UMKC also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699.

Full University of Missouri - Kansas City Accounting Report

#9

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCM is a medium-sized school located in Warrensburg, Missouri that handed out 16 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCM has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Missouri are $16,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Central Missouri

#10

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

Lindenwood University also made our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Accounting at Lindenwood University

Missouri Southern State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Joplin, Missouri, and it awarded 17 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri Southern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri Southern are $6,300, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Missouri Southern

#12

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 9 masters’s accounting degrees in 2019-2020.

Webster not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Webster are $13,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Webster University Accounting Report

#13

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Maryville University of Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 79 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Maryville U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville University of Saint Louis are $15,696, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Accounting at Maryville U

#14

Culver - Stockton College

Canton, Missouri

Culver - Stockton College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Accounting Schools for a Master’s in Missouri For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Canton, Missouri, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our missouri master’s degree accounting students whose families make $0-$30k list, Culver - Stockton has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Culver - Stockton College are $6,200.

Read full report on Accounting at Culver - Stockton

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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