Accounting at Utah State University
If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Utah State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Utah State University is located in Logan, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 134 accounting degrees were awarded at Utah State University.
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Online Class Availability at Utah State University
Many students take online classes at Utah State University. Among 28,904 students, 5,333 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,938 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Utah State University
Rankings can help you compare Utah State University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 1,141 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 38 |
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #151 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Utah State University
Graduates of Utah State University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,462 |
| 2 years | $49,894 |
| 3 years | $62,882 |
| 4 years | $73,419 |
| 5 years | $88,546 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Utah State University take home a median $73,419, compared with $48,041 for all Utah State University graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Accounting graduates from Utah State University is $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Utah State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Utah State University are 34% women (45) and 66% men (89).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Utah State University
Of the 98 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Utah State University, 28% were women (27) and 72% were men (71).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 10% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Utah State University
Of the 34 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Utah State University, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Utah State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Utah State University, below 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 Utah State University
This Accounting program at Utah State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 132 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Utah State University work across a variety of fields. Here 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.