Accounting & Finance Undergraduate Certificates
There are 131 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Accounting & Finance Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,502 people earned theirAccounting & Finance majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Accounting & Finance at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 141 |
| Associate’s Degree | 491 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 799 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,071 |
Earnings of Accounting & Finance Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance 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 & Finance students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 34 |
| Women | 107 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Accounting & Finance graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 63.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 12.8% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.4% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 5.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Accounting & Finance Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 160 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Accounting & Finance students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Wake Technical Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 499 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 264 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 258 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 195 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 178 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. 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 & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 149 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bucknell University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 70 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 66 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Surry Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gaston College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 60 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Forsyth Technical Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 50 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bentley University is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pitt Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lenoir Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mitchell Community College is a popular choice for Accounting & Finance majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Guilford Technical Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting & Finance. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting & Finance from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Accounting & Finance that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 58,956 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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