Accounting at Rhode Island College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, take a look at what Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 accounting degrees were awarded at Rhode Island College.
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Studying Online at Rhode Island College
Distance learning is available at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #45 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 1,145 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #7 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #11 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #45 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #581 of 1,145 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,481 |
| 2 years | $50,442 |
| 3 years | $52,911 |
| 4 years | $59,304 |
| 5 years | $68,512 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Rhode Island College report median earnings of $59,304, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Rhode Island College is $18,881.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Rhode Island College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Rhode Island College are 54% women (37) and 46% men (32).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 63 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 54% were women (34) and 46% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, above the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 6 master’s accounting graduates at Rhode Island College, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, 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 Rhode Island College
The Accounting program at Rhode Island College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 69 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Rhode Island College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, 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
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