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2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s

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Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master's

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 99,265 accounting students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,712 and had an average of $26,539 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 7,025 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,004 and $30,165 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,228 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,401 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 48 colleges that offer a degree in accounting. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in accounting.

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Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 165 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Accounting at Mizzou

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Out of the 48 schools in the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Kansas is a large school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 107 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at KU

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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Maryville University of Saint Louis landed the #3 spot on the list. Maryville U is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 85 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Maryville University of Saint Louis

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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Emporia State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Emporia State University is located in Emporia, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 69 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full ESU Accounting Report

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kansas State University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 67 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Kansas State University

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 50 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at University of Iowa

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With a ranking of #7, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. UMKC is a fairly large public school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 45 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at University of Missouri - Kansas City

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Washington University in St Louis ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. Washington University in St Louis is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Accounting at Washington University in St Louis

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. Truman State University is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Truman State University Accounting Report

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. University of North Dakota is a fairly large school located in Grand Forks, North Dakota that handed out 36 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at University of North Dakota

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

Lindenwood University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 34 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Lindenwood University

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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Missouri State University - Springfield

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking. UMN Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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With a ranking of #14, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 31 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 31 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full USD Accounting Report

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Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and it awarded 30 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Minnesota State Mankato

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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. SMU MN is a small school located in Winona, Minnesota that handed out 30 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

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Maharishi International University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Iowa. It awarded 27 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Maharishi International University Accounting Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified masters’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at UCM

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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walden University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 masters’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Walden University Accounting Report

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University of Northern Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. UNI is a medium-sized public school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 20 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Accounting at UNI

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University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #22. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 18 masters’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at UMSL

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With a ranking of #23, Wichita State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at WSU

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking. Creighton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Accounting at Creighton

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Plains States Region for a Master’s ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s accounting degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Accounting at SLU

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