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Accounting at Valparaiso University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Valparaiso University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 5 accounting degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.

Studying Online at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Valparaiso University

Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#None of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 1,145
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#None of 181
Best Value	Indiana	#None of 19
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Valparaiso University

Students who complete Valparaiso University’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	$58,099
2 years	$55,964

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Valparaiso University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Among the 5 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, higher 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 Valparaiso University

The Accounting program at Valparaiso University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Valparaiso University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.