General Accounting at University of Southern Maine
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 general accounting degrees were awarded at University of Southern Maine.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Maine’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #45 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #503 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Accounting graduates at University of Southern Maine, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at University of Southern Maine are 52% women (13) and 48% men (12).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Maine
Among the 23 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at University of Southern Maine, 48% were women (11) and 52% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the General Accounting program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.