Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 40,317 people earned their bachelor's degree in accounting. This earns it the #5 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 40,317 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,622 |
| Associate Degree | 3,837 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,771 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 954 |
| Graduate Certificate | 527 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for accounting majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for accounting majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in accounting. About 50.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,826 |
| Women | 20,491 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,479 |
| Black or African American | 2,751 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,191 |
| White | 23,241 |
| International Students | 1,787 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,868 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,110 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,183 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from WGU. Of these students, 64% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 660 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Baruch. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 584 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 530 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from SNHU. Of these students, 71% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 39% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 400 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from QC. Of these students, 54% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UIUC. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 367 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
University of Mississippi comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 335 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Ole Miss. Of these students, 38% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UH. Of these students, 55% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Texas A&M College Station. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 316 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from USF Tampa. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 315 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UA. Of these students, 46% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from FAU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Brooklyn College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in accounting. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from Brooklyn College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from CSUN. Of these students, 47% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UCF. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from University of Oklahoma. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from ASU - Tempe. About 48% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their bachelor's degree in accounting from UMGC. About 64% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 962 |
| Accounting Management | 547 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 209 |
| Other Accounting | 124 |
| Auditing | 32 |
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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