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General Accounting Schools in Missouri

1,666 students earned Accounting degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Missouri

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,014
Master’s Degree 522
Post-Master’s Certificate 107
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 107
Associate Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 32,940 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Missouri

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,240 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,559.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,702. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
10,979 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,446 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,290. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,862 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Columbia College

Columbia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,516 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
9,959 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,123 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Accounting Careers in MO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Financial Examiners 13% $66,240
Budget Analysts 7% $63,870
Credit Analysts 7% $64,290
Accountants and Auditors 6% $63,640
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $43,690

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 74
Accounting Management 13
Other Accounting 9

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