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Accounting at Canisius University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Canisius University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Canisius University sits in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 accounting graduations were recorded at Canisius University.

Studying Online at Canisius University

Many students take online classes at Canisius University. Of 2,451 students, 278 (11%) studied exclusively online and 997 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Canisius University

Rankings can help you compare Canisius University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#44 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#57 of 72
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#91 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#141 of 188
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#684 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#757 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#44 of 71
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#57 of 72
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#91 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#141 of 188
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#684 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#757 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Canisius University

Students who complete Canisius University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,832
2 years	$50,024
3 years	$58,738
4 years	$66,791
5 years	$78,584

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Canisius University report median earnings of $66,791, compared with $51,722 for all Canisius University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Canisius University is $26,997.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Canisius University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Canisius University are 48% women (19) and 52% men (21).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Canisius University

Of the 22 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Canisius University, 45% were women (10) and 55% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Canisius University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Canisius University

Of the 18 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Canisius University, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 11% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Canisius 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 Canisius University

This Accounting program at Canisius University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	35
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping	5

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at Canisius University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.