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Accounting at University of Idaho

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at University of Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 accounting degrees were granted at University of Idaho.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Idaho

Many students take online classes at University of Idaho. Among 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at University of Idaho

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Idaho’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 6
Best Value	Idaho	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#21 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#458 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#534 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 6
Best Value	Idaho	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#21 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#458 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#534 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University of Idaho

Students who complete University of Idaho’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	$47,801
2 years	$44,584
3 years	$52,380
4 years	$61,391
5 years	$74,804

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of $61,391, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from University of Idaho stands at $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at University of Idaho, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at University of Idaho are 47% women (21) and 53% men (24).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 22 bachelor’s accounting graduates at University of Idaho, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	3

Minority students account for 14% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at University of Idaho

Of the 9 master’s accounting degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Idaho

This Accounting program at University of Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	45

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at University of Idaho pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.