General Accounting Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Accounting is offered at 1,356 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Accounting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of General Accounting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 58,956 people earned theirGeneral Accounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 791 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,917 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 39,207 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of General Accounting Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,191 |
| 4 years | $61,213 |
| 5 years | $69,643 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Accounting majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in General Accounting. About 50.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,505 |
| Women | 19,702 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,712 | 57.9% |
| Asian | 3,345 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,290 | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 2,635 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,204 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1,279 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 1,491 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Accounting Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Accounting students seeking a bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,706 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,642 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 737 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 448 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 406 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 385 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 353 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 346 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 338 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 336 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 328 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 324 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 320 bachelor's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their bachelor's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Accounting that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 554 |
| Auditing | 178 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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