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    Accounting (MSA)

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    Amherst, USMSOnline1 year
    $25,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    73%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    250
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $25,500.

    About the program

    30-credit program with six core classes and four electives, offered in professional track for accounting graduates and transitions track for non-accounting backgrounds. Optional focus areas include data analytics, forensic accounting, and taxation.

    Focus: coursework
    #5 Best Online Master's in Business (Excluding MBA), US News 2026; Best Online MS in Accounting, US News 2026
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $67,682.00
    Avg starting salary
    $31,475.00
    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 Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $25,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 73%.
    How large is the Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Accounting (MSA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 250 students per cohort.