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Accounting at University of the Incarnate Word

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at University of the Incarnate Word. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of the Incarnate Word is in San Antonio, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 accounting graduations were recorded at University of the Incarnate Word.

Studying Online at University of the Incarnate Word

Distance learning is available at University of the Incarnate Word. Of 7,047 students, 1,154 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at University of the Incarnate Word

Use these rankings to compare University of the Incarnate Word’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#45 of 68
Best Value	Texas	#54 of 68
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#65 of 107
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#87 of 106
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#774 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#842 of 1,141

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#45 of 68
Best Value	Texas	#54 of 68
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#65 of 107
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#87 of 106
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#774 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#842 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word

Students who complete University of the Incarnate Word’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,556
2 years	$59,576
3 years	$68,248
4 years	$78,064
5 years	$88,221

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn a median of $78,064, compared with $66,290 for all University of the Incarnate Word graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at University of the Incarnate Word, by degree type.

Program-wide, Accounting graduates at University of the Incarnate Word are 60% women (34) and 40% men (23).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Of the 38 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 61% were women (23) and 39% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	19
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, above the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Of the 19 master’s accounting degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 58% were women (11) and 42% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	4
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 84% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, 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 of the Incarnate Word

This Accounting program at University of the Incarnate Word includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	57

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at University of the Incarnate Word go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.