Accounting at University at Buffalo
If you plan to study Accounting, you may want to check out the program at University at Buffalo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 172 accounting degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Buffalo
Distance learning is available at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at University at Buffalo
Use these rankings to compare University at Buffalo’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 188 |
| Best Value | New York | #45 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #96 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #789 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #26 of 188 |
| Best Value | New York | #45 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #96 of 187 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #789 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University at Buffalo
Those who finish University at Buffalo’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,417 |
| 2 years | $51,331 |
| 3 years | $66,574 |
| 4 years | $76,488 |
| 5 years | $90,336 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of $76,488, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from University at Buffalo stands at $19,680.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at University at Buffalo are 38% women (65) and 62% men (107).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 103 bachelor’s accounting graduates at University at Buffalo, 37% were women (38) and 63% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 18 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at University at Buffalo
Among the 69 master’s accounting graduates at University at Buffalo, 39% were women (27) and 61% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, above 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 University at Buffalo
The Accounting program at University at Buffalo offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 172 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at University at Buffalo work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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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