by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, BYU came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 238 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 154 students received their master’s degree in accounting from BYU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $60,568. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at BYU make a median salary of $63,706. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $8,727 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
Of the 238 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from BYU in 2020-2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 students earned a master's degree in accounting from BYU. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 236 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 166 |
| Marketing | 111 |
| Construction Management | 63 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 52 |
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