Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49,080 students earned their bachelor's degree in accounting. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 49,080 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,746 |
| Associate Degree | 4,133 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,529 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 935 |
| Graduate Certificate | 718 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for accounting majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for accounting students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in accounting. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23,813 |
| Women | 25,267 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,153 |
| Black or African American | 3,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,944 |
| White | 28,743 |
| International Students | 2,772 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3,156 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,110 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,183 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at WGU. About 66% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baruch College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 660 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Baruch. Of these students, 57% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The accounting program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 584 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 530 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from SNHU. Of these students, 71% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 491 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 44% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The accounting program at Queens College awarded 400 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UIUC. About 46% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 367 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Ohio State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Mississippi is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 335 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Ole Miss. Of these students, 41% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 333 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UH. Of these students, 55% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Texas A&M College Station. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 316 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at USF Tampa. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Alabama is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 315 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UA. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Florida Atlantic University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from FAU. About 55% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brooklyn College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 293 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 60% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The accounting program at California State University - Northridge awarded 287 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. The accounting program at University of Central Florida awarded 259 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. The accounting program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 245 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The accounting program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 244 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 243 bachelor's degrees were handed out to accounting majors at UMGC. Of these students, 65% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 842 |
| Accounting Management | 672 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 277 |
| Other Accounting | 136 |
| Auditing | 35 |
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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