Doctor’s Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
In 2018-2019, 45 doctor's degrees were awarded to accounting majors. This makes it the 10th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 53,997 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,770 |
| Associate’s Degree | 12,300 |
| Basic Certificate | 12,037 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,885 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,089 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in accounting is $61,800. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $61,800 to a high of $61,800.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a doctor's degree in accounting is $20,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.
The median monthly payment of a accounting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $239.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in accounting. About 62.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 22 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. Roughly 37,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
The accounting program at Capella University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 51,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,998 per year.
The accounting program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,771 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UTSA.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Louisiana State University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,037 per year.
The accounting program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Northwestern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 22,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
The accounting program at Northwestern University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,408 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from NYU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 25,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UPenn. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University is the 9th 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 $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year.
The accounting program at Georgia State University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Anderson University Indiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,808 per year.
The accounting program at Anderson University Indiana awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 61,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.
The accounting program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mississippi. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,718 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Ole Miss. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,264 per year.
The accounting program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,858 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Michigan State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
The accounting program at University of Oregon awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 41 |
| Other Accounting | 4 |
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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 | 2,604 |
| Human Resource Management | 317 |
| Business & Commerce | 258 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 102 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 67 |
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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