Doctor’s Degrees in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53 people earned their doctor's degree in accounting. This earns it the #171 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 42,191 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,888 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,150 |
| Associate Degree | 10,555 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,152 |
| Graduate Certificate | 771 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for accounting majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in accounting. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UTSA.
Washington State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Wazzu.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Michigan State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UT Austin.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UO.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Anderson University Indiana. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,008 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Anderson University Indiana.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Louisiana State University.
The University of Alabama is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UA.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Mizzou.
University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from UPenn.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in accounting from Ohio State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,606 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 332 |
| Human Resource Management | 266 |
| Business & Commerce | 232 |
| Hospitality Management | 59 |
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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