Master’s Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
In 2020-2021, 16,746 master's degrees were awarded to accounting majors. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 49,080 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,746 |
| Associate Degree | 4,133 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,529 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 935 |
| Graduate Certificate | 718 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for accounting majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in accounting. About 53.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,720 |
| Women | 9,026 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,500 |
| Black or African American | 1,012 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,006 |
| White | 9,868 |
| International Students | 1,303 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,057 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 522 colleges that offer a master’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 331 people received their master's degree in accounting from WGU. About 65% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 people received their master's degree in accounting from SNHU. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 master's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 master's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UOPX - Arizona. About 76% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Atlantic University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 people received their master's degree in accounting from FAU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 202 people received their master's degree in accounting from UT Dallas. About 62% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 people received their master's degree in accounting from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baruch College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 191 people received their master's degree in accounting from Baruch. Of these students, 57% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 188 master's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Liberty University. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The accounting program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 175 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of Houston is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 people received their master's degree in accounting from UH. About 64% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The accounting program at University of Georgia awarded 172 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Rutgers University - Newark is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 master's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Rutgers Newark. Of these students, 47% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The accounting program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 165 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 master's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UMass Amherst. Of these students, 51% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Global Campus. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their master's degree in accounting from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
New York University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 people received their master's degree in accounting from NYU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their master's degree in accounting from U of U. Of these students, 39% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - Commerce is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year. The accounting program at Texas A&M University - Commerce awarded 131 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 people received their master's degree in accounting from DeVry University - Illinois. Of these students, 70% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 696 |
| Accounting Management | 367 |
| Other Accounting | 300 |
| Auditing | 78 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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