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Accounting Schools in Missouri

In <nil>, 1,796 students earned their Accounting degrees in MO.

In this state, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 990
Master’s Degree 505
Post-Master’s Certificate 115
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 115
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Missouri

80,400 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $69,220, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 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
71% Graduation Rate
31,401 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,899.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,003 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,296. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
15,189 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $11,462.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
22,925 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,625.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,596 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,450. 16% of the teachers are full time.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,225 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,820 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Columbia College

Columbia
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
6,765 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,826. Graduates earn an average $35,851 after graduation. 95% of students get financical aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
16,973 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,595. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,755 a year.

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,410. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,530 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,832 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Accounting Careers in MO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Brokerage Clerks 21% $44,290
Financial Managers 20% $121,860
Statistical Assistants 13% $44,010
Financial Examiners 13% $66,240
Financial Analysts 12% $81,990
Budget Analysts 7% $63,870
Credit Analysts 7% $64,290
Accountants and Auditors 6% $63,640
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $38,350
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,780
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
Business Administration & Management 5,934
Business & Commerce 3,160
Finance & Financial Management 901
Marketing 770
Human Resource Management 675
Management Sciences & Methods 492
Management Information Systems 220
Hospitality Management 169

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