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General Accounting at Purdue University Global

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Accounting, take a look at what Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 385 general accounting degrees were granted at Purdue University Global.

Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global

Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Accounting graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Accounting graduates at Purdue University Global are 64% women (247) and 36% men (138).

General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global

Among the 239 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 67% were women (161) and 33% were men (78).

Purdue University Global gender breakdown of General Accounting Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 159
Hispanic / Latino 23
Black / African American 28
Asian 7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 11
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Accounting majors at Purdue University Global

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 35%.*

General Accounting Master’s Program at Purdue University Global

Among the 134 master’s general accounting graduates at Purdue University Global, 59% were women (79) and 41% were men (55).

Purdue University Global gender breakdown of General Accounting Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 75
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 16
Asian 15
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Accounting majors at Purdue University Global

Minority students account for 37% of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, 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.

Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates

Those who complete General Accounting program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Accounting majors, 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

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