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Accounting at University of Missouri-Columbia

If you are interested in studying Accounting, take a look at what University of Missouri-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 119 accounting degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 113
Best Value Missouri #16 of 23
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #73 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #91 of 1,145
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 113
Best Value Missouri #16 of 23
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #73 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #91 of 1,145
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,141

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 113
Best Value Missouri #16 of 23
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #73 of 111
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #91 of 1,145
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Accounting at University of Missouri-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,382
2 years $59,350
3 years $69,718
4 years $81,227
5 years $94,654

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $81,227, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Accounting earnings compared with all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $20,707.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 45% women (53) and 55% men (66).

Accounting Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Of the 12 master’s accounting degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

University of Missouri-Columbia gender breakdown of Accounting Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Accounting majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

Minority students account for 25% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 2 doctoral accounting degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Missouri-Columbia gender breakdown of Accounting Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting doctoral degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Accounting majors at University of Missouri-Columbia

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at University of Missouri-Columbia

This Accounting program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Accounting 107
Accounting & Finance 12

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at University of Missouri-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Investment Fund Managers $157,819
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Examiners $117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts $82,666
Budget Analysts $80,859
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Financial Managers $75,665

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