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Campus MAcc

University of Southern California

Master of Accounting

USC's Leventhal School Master of Accounting is one of the top-5 ranked accounting programs nationally. The STEM-designated program offers two tracks — a 30-unit option for accounting majors and a 45-unit option for career changers — with unmatched placement in the California market.

Updated July 27, 2026

Program Highlights

Top-5 ranked accounting program nationally
STEM-designated for extended OPT (international students)
Two tracks: 30 units (accounting background) or 45 units (career changers)
Unmatched California market placement
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Program Details

Tuition

$78,450 - $93,800

Credits

30 credits

Duration

9-11 months

Format

Campus

Accreditation

AACSB

CPA Ready

Meets 150-Hour Requirement

Tuition, fees, and program details are subject to change. Verify current pricing directly with University of Southern California before making enrollment decisions.

Curriculum Highlights

Advanced Financial ReportingAudit & AssuranceTax Research & PlanningAccounting Data AnalyticsInformation Systems & ControlsSummer intensive for career changers (45-unit track)

Admission Requirements

1Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
2GMAT/GRE required
3Competitive GPA and test scores
4Accounting background (30-unit) or any background (45-unit)

Things to Consider

Among the most expensive campus MAcc programs ($76-117K)
Full-time campus attendance required (Los Angeles, CA)
Highly selective admissions
Los Angeles cost of living is significant
LIFTS Profile

Program Learning Profile

See how University of Southern California's program scores across five key dimensions that help match you to the right CPA review course.

L

Learning Format

How the program delivers education

Campus-Based
Hybrid
Synchronous Online
Asynchronous Online
I

Investment

Total program cost

Under $10K
$10K - $25K
$25K - $50K
Over $50K
F

Flexibility

Schedule and pacing options

Full-Time Only
Some Flexibility
Part-Time Available
Fully Self-Paced
T

Time to Complete

Expected program duration

Under 12 Months
12-18 Months
18-24 Months
Over 24 Months
S

Support

Student services and career resources

Minimal
Online Support
Academic Advisors
Full Career Services

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State Eligibility

This program meets CPA education requirements in the following states. Always verify current requirements with your state board.

CACaliforniaNYNew YorkTXTexasFLFloridaILIllinoisWAWashingtonAZArizonaNVNevadaCOColoradoGAGeorgia
Common Questions

Master of Accounting FAQ

The 30-unit track is for students with an accounting undergraduate degree (9-11 months). The 45-unit track adds a summer intensive for career changers without accounting backgrounds (adds ~$15,350 and several months).
The MAcc is a general accounting master's covering audit, tax, and advisory. The MBT (Master of Business Taxation) specializes exclusively in tax. The MAcc is on-campus full-time; the MBT for Working Professionals is online and asynchronous.
For international students, the STEM designation extends Optional Practical Training from 12 to 36 months — tripling the time you can work in the U.S. after graduation. For domestic students, it signals strong data analytics and technology content.