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Accounting at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 accounting degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 38
Best Value	Colorado	#14 of 17
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#35 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#826 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,315
2 years	$61,681
3 years	$75,271
4 years	$87,283
5 years	$102,640

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Accounting graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $87,283, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Accounting graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 35% women (16) and 65% men (30).

Accounting Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 46 master’s accounting degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 35% were women (16) and 65% were men (30).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, 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 University of Colorado Boulder

This Accounting program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	46

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at University of Colorado Boulder pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Accounting majors, 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.