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MAcc Career
Why Rice MAcc Graduates Land Jobs and Keep Rising
No matter the industry or economy, accounting is the backbone of business. Companies rely on accurate financial information to make decisions, maintain compliance, and build trust with investors and customers.
That makes accountants essential — and consistently in demand.
“Everyone needs an accountant,” says MAcc student Josue Gonzalez. “It’s one of those jobs that’s unlikely to go anywhere anytime soon. That’s why for me, the MAcc was the perfect mix of passion and opportunity.”
What sets accounting apart from other career paths is how its versatility grows over time. While some fields force you into narrower lanes as you advance, accounting expertise becomes broader and more powerful the longer you practice.
Immediate Results: Job Placement You Can Count On
For multiple consecutive years, our Master of Accounting program has achieved a 100% job placement rate within three months of graduation.
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That record of success comes from more than academics. It’s fueled by career coaching, recruiter relationships and a curriculum aligned with industry needs.
“What really stood out to me was how much exposure I got to the Big Four companies,” says alumna Chloe Kinnebrew. “Throughout the program, there were so many recruiting events, which really helped my search for a job in auditing.”
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Where MAcc Graduates Go
Most recruiting begins at the Big Four — Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC — in audit or tax. These firms provide unmatched training and exposure. But Rice alumni also take their skills into industries like corporate accounting and finance, consulting, investment banking, nonprofits and government, and entrepreneurial ventures.
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After landing jobs, Rice MAcc alumni also grow into leadership. Graduates have become CEOs, CFOs, audit partners, executive vice presidents, controllers and managing directors. Their careers show how a MAcc can be both a launchpad and a ladder.
“I’ve seen multiple people go through the MAcc program and end up super successful in their business careers,” says alumnus Carlos Macias. “That was a sign that this was the right step for me and a good way to start my career.”
A Future You Can Trust
Certainty is hard to find in today’s economy. But with a Rice MAcc, you gain both stability and flexibility: a degree that helps you land your first job and sets you up for the roles you’ll want five, ten or twenty years from now.
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“The MAcc degree opened the door to public accounting, enabled me to succeed there and helped me pivot into corporate finance. To me, the MAcc degree’s greatest strength is that it combines technical knowledge and development of soft skills that allow us to succeed in whatever career path we choose to pursue.” —Matthew Hrncir, Rice MAcc Alum
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