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Accounting and Finance at University of Maryland Global Campus

Accounting and Finance at University of Maryland Global Campus

If you are interested in studying accounting and finance, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland Global Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UMGC is located in Adelphi, Maryland and has a total student population of 58,526.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Accounting and Finance section at the bottom of this page.

UMGC Accounting and Finance Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance

Online Classes Are Available at UMGC

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UMGC does offer online education options in accounting and finance for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

UMGC Accounting and Finance Rankings

Accounting and Finance Student Demographics at UMGC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting and finance majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.

UMGC Accounting and Finance Master’s Program

62% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of accounting and finance master's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.

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In the accounting and finance master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 15% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in accounting and finance.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 16
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 9

Careers That Accounting and Finance Grads May Go Into

A degree in accounting and finance can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MD, the home state for University of Maryland Global Campus.

Occupation Jobs in MD Average Salary in MD
Accountants and Auditors 25,020 $82,610
Financial Managers 12,550 $152,180
Financial Analysts 5,640 $92,800
Budget Analysts 2,300 $89,940

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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