Accounting at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas A&M University-College Station is located in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 561 accounting degrees were awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A&M University-College Station
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Texas | #51 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #792 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Texas | #51 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #792 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $62,858 |
| 2 years | $62,221 |
| 3 years | $74,424 |
| 4 years | $84,679 |
| 5 years | $101,266 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station report median earnings of $84,679, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $17,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 48% women (267) and 52% men (294).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 273 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 52% were women (141) and 48% were men (132).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 190 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 40 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, below the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 229 master’s accounting graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 39% were women (90) and 61% were men (139).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 167 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, lower 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
The Accounting program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 353 |
| Auditing | 35 |
| Accounting & Finance | 149 |
| Accounting Management | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. 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.