Top master's in accounting programs in Mississippi

Accounting master’s graduates in Mississippi earn a weighted average salary of $55,392 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 5% nationally.

Our accounting graduate rankings cover 5 of the 7 programs available in Mississippi, accounting for 95% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Mississippi | #92 in Accounting nationally

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

Economic score 0.26

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $72,798

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,578

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Mississippi | #115 in Accounting nationally

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Economic score 0.27

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $66,010

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,341

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Mississippi | #212 in Accounting nationally

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Economic score 0.41

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $49,610

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $17,619

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Mississippi | #271 in Accounting nationally

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi

Economic score 0.67

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $63,069

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,945

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Mississippi | #289 in Accounting nationally

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

Economic score 1.04

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $50,856

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $45,870

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Millsaps College

Jackson, Mississippi

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $60,320

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in accounting in Mississippi?

Years

1.1 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in accounting is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.1 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in accounting earn in Mississippi?

Salary

$55,392

The median master's degree in accounting graduate earns $55,392 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in accounting cost in Mississippi?

Net cost

$14,379

The average annual cost of a master's degree in accounting is $14,379. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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