General Accounting Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Accounting is offered at 1,356 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Accounting. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.3% of General Accounting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 58,956 people earned theirGeneral Accounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 791 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,917 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,207 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 14,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of General Accounting Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 General Accounting students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 53.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,761 |
| Women | 6,743 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,014 | 56.1% |
| Asian | 1,268 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,843 | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 863 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 366 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 421 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 668 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Accounting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Accounting students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. This school awarded 1,706 master's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 1,642 master's degrees in General 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.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 737 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 448 master's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their master's degree in General 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 351 master's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their master's degree in General 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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their master's degree in General 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their master's degree in General 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 Austin is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 320 master's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 308 master's degrees in General 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.
University of Houston-Downtown comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 306 master's degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their master's degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Accounting that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| 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
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