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Accounting Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 1,868 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 1,037
Master’s Degree 525
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Associate Degree 92
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 61
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 61
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMKC. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

59% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,290. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $39,862 after graduation.

#7

Columbia College

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

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,921. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Lindenwood University

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

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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

94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. In their early career, UCM grads earn an average salary of $38,123.

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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