2023 Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Accounting School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 2nd in Mississippi. In fact, 1,076 were awarded in the state in <nil>.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Mississippi to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.
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2023 Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for accounting majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Accounting Schools
Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Ole Miss carry an average student debtload of $21,602. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $359, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Mississippi. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Accounting majors at MC take out an average of $23,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Mississippi State take out is $16,895. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $262.
Out of the 15 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Belhaven University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, accounting graduates from Belhaven carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Millsaps College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi list. Millsaps is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi list. Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wesson.
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University of Southern Mississippi ranked #7 on this year’s Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi list. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Southern Miss take out is $18,425.
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With a ranking of #8, Holmes Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. Located in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public school with a small student population.
With a ranking of #9, Itawamba Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.
Delta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for accounting students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 3,730 |
| Georgia | 2,324 |
| Tennessee | 1,222 |
| Louisiana | 880 |
| Virginia | 1,858 |
| North Carolina | 2,113 |
| West Virginia | 519 |
| Alabama | 1,554 |
| South Carolina | 987 |
| Arkansas | 626 |
| Kentucky | 748 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.
Accounting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Majors Similar to Accounting
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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