by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, GWU came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in accounting from GWU. This makes it the #75 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $64,310 a year. 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 GWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,875 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 George Washington University.
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from GWU in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from GWU. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 361 |
| Human Resource Management | 217 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 201 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 146 |
| International Business | 132 |
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