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Career Management
Our MPA Career Coaches will help you in your professional journey. From mock interviews to resume and cover letter building to networking and recruiting events, the MPA program is here to help launch your career.
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MPA Employment Statistics

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400+
Companies
posted jobs for MPA students
97%
of Students
consider the MPA program a good investment
99%
of Students
received job offers
Professional Designations
Level Up Your Professional Success
Level Up Your Professional Success
You have probably heard of a Certified Public Accountant. Did you know there are additional professional designations you can acquire with the foundational knowledge provided by your accounting degree? Check out these certifications to learn more.

Certified Internal Auditor

Demonstrate your core internal audit skills. 

Explore CIA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Thrive in the competitive I-Banking industry.

Explore CFA

Certified Fraud Examiner

Focus on identifying and fighting fraud.

Explore CFE

Certified Management Accountant

Explain the “why” behind the numbers.

Explore CMA

Certified Public Accountant

Demonstrate your mastery of the profession.

Explore CPA

CPA Exam Success

CPA candidates from The University of Texas at Austin typically have higher pass rates than the statewide and national averages on any given part of the Uniform Certified Public Accounting examination. Several of our students have received the prestigious American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AIC) Sells Award for earning the highest cumulative scores on their first attempt. Our MPA curriculum lays a solid educational foundation for the CPA Exam.

CPA Exam Pass Rates

2023

UT Austin: 73%
Other Texas Universities: 48%

2022

UT Austin: 86%
Other Texas Universities: 52%

2021

UT Austin: 85%
Other Texas Univerisites: 53%

2020

UT Austin: 88%
Other Texas Universities: 57%

2019

UT Austin: 83%
Other Texas Universities: 54%

The CPA Examination is comprised of four sections:

  • AUD: Auditing and Attestation
  • BEC: Business Environment and Concepts
  • FAR: Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • REG: Regulation

AUD

UT Austin: 71%
Other Texas Universities: 47%

BEC

UT Austin: 81%
Other Texas Universities: 46%

FAR

UT Austin: 67%
Other Texas Universities: 43%

REG

UT Austin: 70%
Other Texas Universities: 57%

Meet Your Career Coaches
A Career Coach is your partner in realizing your professional goals. In addition to one-on-one advising, MPA Career Coaches host a number of professional development and job search events throughout the year. Prominent organizations from all over the country hire Texas McCombs MPAs.
Raka Bhaduri, MPA Career Coach
Raka Bhaduri
Raka Bhaduri, MPA Career Coach
Raka has been a learning and development professional for over a decade, serving a wide range of organizations from large corporations to start-ups. She helps take students on a path of self-discovery where they can truly realize their own potential.
Dom Serra, MPA Career Coach
Raka Bhaduri
Dom Serra, MPA Career Coach
Dom is an Army Veteran with experience in discovering and securing job opportunities for military Veteran candidates. He has cultivated and fostered relationships with America’s leading companies.

MPA Career Management Resources

Finding a Job
Finding a Job
Texas McCombs MPA students are highly sought after by top companies around the world.
Talent Seekers
Talent Seekers
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MPA Alumni
MPA Alumni
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