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Accounting at Delta State University

If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Delta State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Delta State University is located in Cleveland, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 accounting degrees were granted at Delta State University.

Online Class Availability at Delta State University

Many students take online classes at Delta State University. Of 2,654 students, 932 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,213 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Delta State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#None of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Value	Mississippi	#None of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#None of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Value	Mississippi	#None of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#None of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Delta State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Delta State University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Delta State University

Of the 9 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Delta State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 11% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Delta State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Delta State University

Of the 5 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Delta State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Delta 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 Delta State University

The Accounting program at Delta State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Delta State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.