Accounting · Mississippi

Accounting colleges in Mississippi

CampusPin lists 31 U.S. colleges in Mississippi that offer Accounting programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Accounting prepares graduates for the CPA exam and careers in public accounting, corporate finance, audit, tax, and forensic accounting, a major with high job placement.

Schools in Mississippi that offer Accounting

Accounting programs in Mississippi: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 31 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

31

Public / private

22 / 9

Universities / 2-year

17 / 14

Cities represented

27

In-state tuition range

$3,420–$43,815

Median in-state tuition

$7,912

Lowest published in-state tuition

Itawamba Community College

$3,420

Most selective

Alcorn State University

25% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Mississippi

23,944 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Accounting program

  • Financial accounting (GAAP, IFRS basics)
  • Managerial / cost accounting
  • Intermediate and advanced accounting
  • Audit principles and procedures
  • Federal and state taxation
  • Accounting information systems and ERP
  • Forensic accounting and fraud examination
  • Business law and ethics

Where a Accounting degree can lead

  • CPA / Public Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Controller

Typical pay: $56,000–$78,000 early-career (BLS accountant median $79,880)

Accounting is one of the most career-direct business majors. The standard 4-year BS in Accounting covers financial accounting, managerial accounting, intermediate and advanced accounting, audit, taxation, and accounting information systems. To sit for the CPA exam, most states now require 150 credit hours, students typically complete the BS plus an MS in Accounting (or MBA) for that fifth-year requirement. Average starting salaries at Big Four firms are competitive, and the profession has predictable career advancement (Senior → Manager → Senior Manager → Partner).

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