by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Mississippi State was ranked #191 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 62 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Mississippi State. This makes it the #79 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,087 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Mississippi State make a median salary of $55,551 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 Mississippi State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Mississippi State is $262 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Mississippi State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Mississippi State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Mississippi State. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 453 |
| Marketing | 219 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 90 |
| Management Information Systems | 47 |
| Construction Management | 39 |
