2025 Best Accounting Schools in Missouri
18
Colleges in Missouri
1,563
Accounting Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
accounting, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #7 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 18 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 1,563 degrees in accounting annually.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School

Your choice of accounting school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Accounting School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Accounting Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Schools in Missouri ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Accounting in Missouri
The schools below may not offer all types of accounting degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Missouri Schools in Accounting
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MO
60
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to check out Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 60 accounting students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Washington University in St Louis
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
415
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in accounting needs to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #131 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 415 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Accounting
Program Name
If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In MO
46
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Saint Louis University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 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 year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MO
120
Accounting Degrees Awarded
University of Missouri - St Louis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in accounting. UMSL is a large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #632 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.
There were about 120 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Missouri - St Louis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MO
128
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #575 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Missouri State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 128 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In MO
53
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 53 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Park University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MO
92
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 18th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 92 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Truman State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Truman State University
Associates
Degree Type
AS in Accounting
Program Name
Break into the accounting field with the skills you need to succeed with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MO
120
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.
There were about 120 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
121
Accounting Degrees Awarded
UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City. A Best Colleges rank of #674 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMKC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 121 accounting students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MO
60
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia. A Best Colleges rank of #634 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Columbia College Missouri is a great college overall.
There were roughly 60 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Columbia College