General Accounting at Portland State University
If you plan to study General Accounting, consider the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 155 general accounting degrees were awarded at Portland State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Portland State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland State University’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #42 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #456 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Portland State University are 53% women (82) and 47% men (73).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 123 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Portland State University, 48% were women (59) and 52% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Those who complete General Accounting program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for General Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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.