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    Master of Accounting

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    Lawrence, USMAccIn-person1 year
    $37,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    84%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    91
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Accounting at University of Kansas is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MAcc program based in Lawrence, US. Tuition is $37,000.

    About the program

    The program provides advanced accounting coursework building on foundational knowledge, with concentrations in assurance, advisory/consulting, corporate, information systems and controls, or tax. It prepares students for CPA certification and careers in public accounting, industry, government, or not-for-profits.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 2, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GMAT
    optional
    Min The GMAT is not required for applicants who earned an undergraduate accounting degree from KU. Applicants from other schools can contact the MAcc office to verify whether they are required to submit GMAT scores. No strict minimum published.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency per KU Graduate Admissions: TOEFL iBT Total score of 80 with no part score below 20 (outgoing scale).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency per KU Graduate Admissions: IELTS-Academic Total score of 6.5 with no part score below 6.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $74,043.00
    Avg starting salary
    $17,334.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Accounting at University of Kansas cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Accounting at University of Kansas is $37,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Accounting at University of Kansas online or in-person?
    Master of Accounting at University of Kansas is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Accounting at University of Kansas take to complete?
    Master of Accounting at University of Kansas is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Accounting at University of Kansas?
    Master of Accounting at University of Kansas reports an acceptance rate of approximately 84%.
    How large is the Master of Accounting at University of Kansas cohort?
    Master of Accounting at University of Kansas typically enrolls around 91 students per cohort.