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    Master of Accounting

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    Columbus, USMAccIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $63,012.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    90
    Cohort
    students
    31
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus is a 31-credit, 9-month, in-person MAcc program based in Columbus, US. Tuition is $63,012 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 31 credit hours including 10 core accounting courses and 21 elective credits focused on areas such as auditing, taxation, AI and analytics, valuation, and managerial decision-making. It emphasizes data analytics and personalized electives beyond traditional accounting coursework.

    Focus: coursework
    #7 Accounting (public) US News & World Report 2025-26; #27 overall specialties

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    Deadlines

    Rolling 2026
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 on the TOEFL iBT (university minimum; many programs require higher)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 on the IELTS Academic (university minimum; many programs require higher)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $69,973.00
    Avg starting salary
    $21,632.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus is $63,012 across 31 required credits.
    Is Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus take to complete?
    Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus is structured around 9 months and 31 credits.
    Is Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus cohort?
    Master of Accounting at Ohio State University-Main Campus typically enrolls around 90 students per cohort.