Accounting at Florida Southern College
If you plan to study Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Florida Southern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Southern College sits in Lakeland, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 accounting degrees were awarded at Florida Southern College.
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Studying Online at Florida Southern College
Distance learning is available at Florida Southern College. Of 3,211 students, 216 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 911 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Florida Southern College
Rankings can help you compare Florida Southern College’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Florida | #35 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1051 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Florida | #35 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 265 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #254 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1051 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Florida Southern College
Graduates of Florida Southern College’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,187 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Florida Southern College stands at $24,187.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Florida Southern College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Florida Southern College are 60% women (33) and 40% men (22).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Florida Southern College
Among the 30 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Florida Southern College, 50% were women (15) and 50% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Southern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Southern College, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Florida Southern College
Among the 25 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Florida Southern College, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Florida Southern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Florida Southern College, lower than 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 Florida Southern College
The Accounting program at Florida Southern College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 55 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Florida Southern College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.