Accounting Programs in Mississippi

Accounting teaches financial reporting, audit, and tax, and it maps directly onto the CPA path. Starting roles in public accounting are standardized, which makes its earnings figures some of the most comparable across colleges.

Programs below are ranked only when a college figure rests on at least 100 graduates. Programs on 30 to 99 graduates carry a small-program flag and are listed, not ranked. Anything smaller shows the national median for the major, badged as such.

Ranked Accounting Programs in Mississippi

CollegeMajorMedian EarningsMedian Debt
University of MississippiAccounting$60,424 n=109$20,000 n=132
Strayer University-MississippiAccounting$56,862 n=236$51,661 n=271

Smaller Programs and National-Median Programs

These programs are too small for a trustworthy ranked figure, or their college figure is not published. They are listed, not ranked.

CollegeMajorMedian EarningsMedian Debt
Alcorn State UniversityAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Belhaven UniversityAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Delta State UniversityAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Jackson State UniversityAccounting$47,861 Small program - rough guide n=35$25,993 Small program - rough guide n=38
Millsaps CollegeAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Mississippi University for WomenAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Mississippi Valley State UniversityAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Mississippi Christian UniversityAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
Mississippi State UniversityAccounting$48,316 Small program - rough guide n=63$19,500 n=119
Rust CollegeAccounting$60,798 National median for this major n=44,210Not published
University of Southern MississippiAccounting$49,322 Small program - rough guide n=64$16,350 Small program - rough guide n=57

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