Accounting Degree

The accounting program at University of Missouri – St Louis prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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University of Missouri – St Louis

300 W.13th Street, Rolla, MO

University of Missouri - St Louis provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and publically funded. UMSL has an annual student enrollment of over seventeen thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 460 - 610 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to University of Missouri - St Louis. University of Missouri - St Louis accepts roughly 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, around 41% registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900, while out-of-state residents pay $23,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,500 annually. Students enrolled at University of Missouri - St Louis may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at UMSL through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the UMSL website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Missouri – St Louis has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).