Doctor’s Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
In 2020-2021, 31 doctor's degrees were awarded to accounting majors. This earns it the #13 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 51,042 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,187 |
| Basic Certificate | 13,126 |
| Associate Degree | 11,525 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,263 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in accounting is $62,466. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,466 and the high is $62,466.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in accounting. About 51.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting students seekinga doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Capella University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UTSA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Wazzu. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Alabama comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UA.
Georgia State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Georgia State.
Anderson University Indiana is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,868 per year. The accounting program at Anderson University Indiana awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. The accounting program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Michigan State.
University of Oregon is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. The accounting program at University of Oregon awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UT Austin.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The accounting program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UPenn.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 31 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,764 |
| Human Resource Management | 278 |
| Business & Commerce | 247 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 127 |
| Other Business & Marketing | 59 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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