Master of Professional Accountancy
Graduate (Masters)
On Campus (In-Person)
Online Completion
Downtown Location
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved Masters of Professional Accountancy in July 2020.
Expand your accounting skills and earn a higher education credential by completing a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC) degree with the Marilyn Davies College of Business. The program is designed to build upon students’ accounting knowledge and is intended to qualify candidates to sit for the CPA exam.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts there will continue to be a strong demand
for students with CPA certification in the future. The BLS forecasts the demand for
Accountants and Auditors to grow by 19% in Texas by 2032 (Career One Stop, U.S. Department
of Labor, 2025).
The accounting field is projected to have a large number of annual job openings for
accountants and auditors in the state of Texas at 11,830. Salaries for accountants
in the Houston - Woodlands - Sugarland metro areas are higher than the nation on average.
In 2025, the median wage for accountants in the Houston metro area was $81,830 with
a high salary of $143,500 exceeding the average United States salaries for accountants
and auditors. The Marilyn Davies College of Business recognizes the need to train
the next generation of board-certified accountants and offers a Master of Professional
Accountancy program to accounting students looking to excel in their profession.
Interested in Applying for the Master of Professional Accountancy?
Ready to Advance Your Accounting Career? Before you embark on the path to mastering
your accountancy skills with our Master of Professional Accountancy program, please
note that a foundational accounting background is a prerequisite for all applicants.
Apply now for the upcoming semester online at UHD online graduate application.
Unsure if you qualify? Contact us for more details!
Student focused education for analytical decision makers
- Formulate accounting strategies and develop valuable critical thinking skills to assess business risks and make business decisions using latest analytical tools.
- Develop communication skills imperative for tomorrow's leaders.
- Work productively with others to accomplish established goals.
- Apply ethical principles and professional standards to make informed decisions.
Marilyn Davies College of Business is the practical option for the best education
The Marilyn Davies College of Business is nationally accredited by AACSB, the most
prestigious business accrediting organization in the world.
Classes offered conveniently in evenings or weekendsfor working professionals.
Affordable tuition cost.
Located downtown with strong connections to Houston's top corporations.
A dedicated career center to enhance graduate career opportunities.
An inclusive culture where students feel welcome and at home.Ready for an experience of an accounting profession with U.S. industries and CPA firms while earning academic credits towards your Master of Professional Accountancy? Apply today for ACC 6322 Accounting Internship!
The Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) estimates that 75% of current CPAs will retire in the next 15 years, leaving a huge vacuum in the accounting industry.
The CPA exam changed on January 1, 2024 with the CPA Evolution Initiative which aims to transform the CPA licensure model to recognize the rapidly changing skills and competencies the practice of accounting requires today and will require in the future.