In today's accounting industry, organizations want leaders who can overcome challenges and provide solid solutions. In one word, it's about accountability. The Masters in Accounting program at George Mason University's School of Business is offered as an on-campus program or online accounting degree (ranked #63 Best Online Graduate Business Program by U.S. News & World Report). The MS in Accounting program is designed to prepare tomorrow's global accounting professionals. It’s a masters degree in accounting that helps you meet the 150-credit licensing requirement and educate you in the key areas of business ethics and corporate governance. The average starting salary of a George Mason University Masters in Accounting graduate is $10,738 more than those with only a BS in Accounting. 85.7% of Masters of Accounting graduates secured a position related to their academic or career during their time in the MS in Accounting program.

Our dedicated career services team offers you personalized career consulting services for life. That means even after you graduate, you will have access to our career services staff and our broad network of employers to find accounting jobs and further your accounting career. Those who earn a masters in accounting and pass the CPA exam have greater accounting career opportunities and earning potential. In addition to the accounting job opportunities that exist within accounting firms, CPAs can advance to positions including, but not limited to, chief financial officer, controller, and chief operating officer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that U.S. accounting jobs will grow by 16% from 2010-2020, adding about 190,700 new accounting jobs. For accountants working as tax examiners and revenue agents the job growth is expected to be at 7% from 2010-2020 or about 5,500 new jobs.