Master’s Degrees in Accounting and Finance
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Education Levels of Accounting and Finance Majors
In 2018-2019, 779 earned their master's degree in accounting and finance. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting and finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 933 |
| Master’s Degree | 779 |
| Basic Certificate | 560 |
| Associate’s Degree | 79 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 49 |
Earnings of Accounting and Finance Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for accounting and finance majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in accounting and finance. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 340 |
| Women | 439 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting and finance master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 190 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 309 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Accounting and Finance Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a master’s degree in accounting and finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting and finance students seekinga master's degree is DeVry University - Illinois. Roughly 17,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
The accounting and finance program at DeVry University - Illinois awarded 121 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
The accounting and finance program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 119 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 34% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 60,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,640 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from UMGC. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 104,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,756 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,810 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from SNHU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Strayer University - Virginia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Strayer University - Virginia. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry College of New York. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
The accounting and finance program at DeVry College of New York awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,181 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Drexel. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Jacksonville University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,706 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at JU. Of these students, 21% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,198 per year.
The accounting and finance program at University of Washington - Bothell Campus awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry University - California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,831 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at DeVry University - California. Of these students, 70% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
DeVry University - Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry University - Florida. About 68% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry University - Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,682 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
The accounting and finance program at DeVry University - Georgia awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Strayer University - Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
The accounting and finance program at Strayer University - Georgia awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Strayer University - North Carolina is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Strayer University - North Carolina. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Northeastern State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,500 per year.
The accounting and finance program at Northeastern State University awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Moorhead is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from MSU Moorhead. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Strayer University - Pennsylvania is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from Strayer University - Pennsylvania. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in accounting and finance. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
The accounting and finance program at Florida Institute of Technology - Online awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is Strayer University - Maryland. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,940 per year.
The accounting and finance program at Strayer University - Maryland awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their master's degree is DeVry University - Virginia. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in accounting and finance from DeVry University - Virginia. About 90% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting and finance that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 19,244 |
| Accounting Management | 447 |
| Other Accounting | 186 |
| Auditing | 114 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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