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Accounting at Boise State University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Boise State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boise State University is in Boise, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 157 accounting degrees were granted at Boise State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Boise State University

Many students take online classes at Boise State University. Of 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Boise State University

Use these rankings to compare Boise State University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 6
Best Value	Idaho	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#32 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#412 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#777 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#2 of 6
Best Value	Idaho	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#12 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#32 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#412 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#777 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Boise State University

Graduates of Boise State University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,895
2 years	$50,483
3 years	$56,852
4 years	$62,820
5 years	$76,978

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $62,820, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Accounting graduates from Boise State University is $22,124.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at Boise State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Boise State University are 49% women (77) and 51% men (80).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 91 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Boise State University, 52% were women (47) and 48% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	67
Hispanic / Latino	13
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 65 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Boise State University, 45% were women (29) and 55% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 23% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Boise State 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 Boise State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	157

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at Boise State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Accounting graduates, 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.