Accounting at Piedmont University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Piedmont University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Piedmont University sits in Demorest, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 accounting degrees were awarded at Piedmont University.
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Online Class Availability at Piedmont University
Many students take online classes at Piedmont University. Among 1,857 students, 617 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 411 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Piedmont University
Use these rankings to compare Piedmont University’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #None of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #None of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,141 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Accounting graduates at Piedmont University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Piedmont University are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Piedmont University
Of the 11 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Piedmont University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Piedmont University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Piedmont 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 Piedmont University
The Accounting program at Piedmont University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Piedmont University pursue many career paths. 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.