Accounting Graduate Certificates
There are 1,936 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Accounting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% of Accounting graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81,835 people earned theirAccounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,885 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10,324 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40,816 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Accounting students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Accounting. About 60.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 281 |
| Women | 431 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 54.5% |
| Asian | 63 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 61 | 8.6% |
| International Students | 26 | 3.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 2,085 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Accounting students seeking a graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,900 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 1,706 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 748 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 737 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 648 graduate certificates in 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.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 643 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 561 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 503 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 479 graduate certificates in 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.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 358 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 351 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 349 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their graduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 333 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 329 graduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 58,956 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 554 |
Explore Accounting by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Accounting that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
BusinessDegreeCentral.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© BusinessDegreeCentral.com – All Rights Reserved.