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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
🇺🇸 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs) · Fall (Aug/Sep)
MS in Accounting in the USA
A master's in Accounting builds financial reporting, audit, taxation and data analytics skills, and can count towards professional qualifications. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 3 universities compared
- From ₹1.08 crore – ₹1.37 crore
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
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MS in Accounting in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Accounting in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 3 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹1.08 crore – ₹1.37 crore (TCU) to ₹1.49 crore – ₹1.66 crore (Boston College). After graduating: STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT.
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MS in Accounting in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT
Overview
Why study Accounting in the USA?
A master's in Accounting builds financial reporting, audit, taxation and data analytics skills, and can count towards professional qualifications.
A US master's can help you meet the 150 credit hours many states require for the CPA licence; some MAcc programs are STEM-designated.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Accounting in the USA
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Specialisations
Popular Accounting specialisations
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Com, BBA or BMS
- Bachelor's: CA / CMA students and graduates
- Bachelor's: Economics graduates
- Prerequisite: Financial accounting
- Prerequisite: Basic economics
- Prerequisite: Excel
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Accounting in the USA
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Staff Accountant, Audit Associate and Tax Associate.
On our list: TCU, Bentley University and Boston College.
From ₹1.08 crore – ₹1.37 crore at TCU up to ₹1.49 crore – ₹1.66 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Com, BBA or BMS, CA / CMA students and graduates and economics graduates, with financial accounting, basic economics and excel, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
STEM-designated at some universities; otherwise 12 months of OPT. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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