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Traditional MPA

Your future starts here. From the best accounting faculty in the nation to numerous and varied accounting and MBA electives to a 99% job placement rate, MPA has what you're looking for... and more.

More than just accounting
  • What is traditional MPA?

    The traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) is a one-year program open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. In as little as nine months, students can earn an MPA degree from the top accounting program in the country! Explore the traditional MPA program by viewing our MPA factsheet and FAQs.

Incoming Class Stats 2023

  • 65

    Enrollment

  • 3.79

    Average Undergrad GPA

    Upper Division Classes

  • 43%

    Texas Resident

    57% Non-Resident

  • 72%

    Accounting Undergrad

    28% Non-Accounting Undergrad

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Admissions and Important Dates
  • Join the MPA Family

    It's not just about earning a master's degree. It's about making lifelong connections at one of the top-ranked business schools in country. Dive in to the admissions process and application deadlines for the MPA program. You won't regret becoming a Longhorn.
  • Visit Texas McCombs MPA

    Are you interested in learning more about MPA? Reach out to us to meet with a student remotely, take a virtual tour, and discover the admissions process and life within the program.
  • Upcoming Webinars

    We hold informational webinars throughout the year to answer your questions about life in the program, living in Austin, and MPA career outcomes. Join us for a virtual event!
  • MPA Admissions Blog

    Learn more about the admissions process, meet current students and alumni, and discover what life is like in the MPA program by visiting our admissions blog.

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