Graduate Certificates in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 771 people earned their graduate certificate in accounting. This makes it the 20th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in accounting is $70,948. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,672 and the high is $73,223.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for accounting majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in accounting. About 58.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 323 |
| Women | 448 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 429 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 90 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 181 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. 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, 258 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. About 79% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UOPX - Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,948.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 103 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Mizzou. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. University of Missouri - Columbia accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UCONN. About 62% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in accounting at University of Connecticut make a median salary of 70,948.
Santa Clara University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,873 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from SCU. Of these students, 54% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,948.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from DeVry University - Illinois. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. DeVry University - Illinois accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
George Mason University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from GMU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. George Mason University accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
Portland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Portland State University. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Portland State University accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from SNHU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Southern New Hampshire University accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Minnesota State Mankato. Of these students, 54% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in accounting at Minnesota State University - Mankato make a median salary of 70,948.
The 10th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from The American University. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Harvard. Those who complete their graduate certificate in accounting at Harvard University make a median salary of 70,948.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from University of Arizona. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $70,948.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
The 20th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Baltimore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,472 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UB. University of Baltimore accounting graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $70,948.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Managerial Economics | 16,513 |
| Business Administration & Management | 7,027 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 2,325 |
| Human Resource Management | 1,871 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1,301 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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