by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Mizzou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Mizzou came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 165 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Mizzou. This makes it the #16 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Mizzou make a median salary of $56,382 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mizzou, accounting students borrow a median amount of $20,707 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Mizzou is $447 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
Of the 141 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mizzou, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 165 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Mizzou in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 783 |
| Hospitality Management | 77 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 72 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 72 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 64 |
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