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Accounting at Shorter University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Shorter University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Shorter University sits in Rome, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 accounting graduations were recorded at Shorter University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shorter University

Online coursework is an option at Shorter University. Among 1,318 students, 291 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 241 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Shorter University

Rankings can help you compare Shorter University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same 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

Master’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

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Shorter University

Graduates of Shorter University’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	$63,271
2 years	$61,516

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at Shorter University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Shorter University are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Shorter University

Of the 4 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Shorter University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shorter University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Shorter University

Of the 8 master’s accounting graduates at Shorter University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Shorter 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.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Shorter University

The Accounting program at Shorter University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Shorter University 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.