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2024 Best Accounting Schools in Missouri

33 Colleges in Missouri
1,796 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$47,263 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #8 in popularity, accounting is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 33 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,796 degrees in accounting during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Best Accounting Schools in Missouri The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Accounting Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Accounting
Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting
Master's Degrees in Accounting
Doctor's Degrees in Accounting

The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting Schools in Missouri. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Accounting in Missouri

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Missouri Schools in Accounting

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MO
60 Accounting Degrees Awarded

Washington University in St Louis is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in accounting. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 60 accounting students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
428 Accounting Degrees Awarded
4.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Missouri - Columbia is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.

There were approximately 428 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Those accounting students who get their degree from University of Missouri - Columbia earn $9,546 more than the average accounting graduate.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Accounting Degrees Awarded
7.4% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were about 121 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from Maryville University of Saint Louis earn a boost of around $5,884 above the average income of accounting graduates.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,437 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat University of Missouri - St Louis if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 125 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from University of Missouri - St Louis earn a boost of approximately $5,174 above the average income of accounting majors.

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SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$57,011 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 46 accounting students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from Saint Louis University earn a boost of approximately $9,748 above the typical income of accounting graduates.

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Park University crest
Park University
Parkville, MO
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
70 Accounting Degrees Awarded
18.6% Growth in Graduates

Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Parkville. A Best Colleges rank of #327 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Park University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 70 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the accounting program at Park University make $2,842 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$55,131 Median Starting Salary

Truman State is a small public university located in the town of Kirksville. A Best Colleges rank of #602 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Truman State is a great university overall.

There were about 92 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year. Accounting degree recipients from Truman State University earn a boost of around $7,868 above the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Accounting Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

Missouri State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Springfield. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 128 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $46,585 in the first couple years of working.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$52,172 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #480 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.

There were about 121 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available. Accounting degree recipients from University of Missouri - Kansas City receive an earnings boost of around $4,909 above the average earnings of accounting graduates.

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Lindenwood University crest
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Accounting Degrees Awarded
$47,972 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #651 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lindenwood University is a great university overall.

There were about 57 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, accounting degree recipients typically earn about $47,972 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota2841,505
Kansas2661,036
Iowa264953
Nebraska238466
North Dakota210277
South Dakota204241

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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Accounting Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
Accounting1,563
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping179
Other Accounting and Related Services22
Accounting and Business/Management17
Accounting and Finance14
Auditing1

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Business Administration & Management5,698
General Business/Commerce2,848
Finance & Financial Management923
Marketing770
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods634
Human Resource Management553
Management Information Systems193
Hospitality Management175
Business/Managerial Economics135
General Sales & Marketing128

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