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Accounting at Bluffton University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Bluffton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bluffton University is in Bluffton, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 accounting degrees were awarded at Bluffton University.

Studying Online at Bluffton University

Distance learning is available at Bluffton University. Among 646 students, 52 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Bluffton University

Use these rankings to compare Bluffton University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#None of 44
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Value	Ohio	#None of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Bluffton University

Students who complete Bluffton University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$38,289
4 years	$61,551
5 years	$71,136

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Bluffton University report median earnings of $61,551, compared with $48,898 for all Bluffton University graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Accounting graduates at Bluffton University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Bluffton University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Bluffton University

Among the 7 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Bluffton University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Bluffton University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Bluffton University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Bluffton University

The Accounting program at Bluffton University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at Bluffton University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.