Accounting Degree Review, a website that reviews and ranks the best accounting programs across the nation, placed Missouri State University’s accounting programs in the top five schools for affordability.

The undergraduate program was ranked fourth, while the graduate program was ranked second.

“We are proud of both the quality and affordability of our accounting program here at Missouri State,” said Dr. Stephanie Bryant, dean of the College of Business. “Accounting is a hot area and jobs are relatively plentiful. Being so affordable allows more students access to a great education and great career.”

Accounting Degree Review researches and reviews those schools that are accredited in accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the premier accreditation agency in the world for business and accounting programs. There are currently 170 schools with this accreditation.

View the undergraduate and graduate program rankings.

Accounting Degree Review compared schools by looking at their annual tuition and out-of-state fees for incoming freshman enrolling in the 2014-2015 academic year. There were 30 schools that made the list.

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