General Accounting at University of Alaska Fairbanks
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Accounting, take a look at what University of Alaska Fairbanks. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alaska Fairbanks sits in Fairbanks, AK.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 general accounting degrees were granted at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Many students take online classes at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Among 6,893 students, 3,040 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,069 (30%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Rankings can help you compare University of Alaska Fairbanks’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alaska | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alaska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #579 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Accounting graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Of the 23 bachelor’s general accounting graduates at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 65% were women (15) and 35% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Fairbanks, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the General Accounting program at University of Alaska Fairbanks go on to a range of careers. Below 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 |
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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