by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UMCP came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMCP. This makes it the #72 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 UMCP is $61,982. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $63,334 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 UMCP, accounting students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 University of Maryland - College Park.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 611 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 431 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 358 |
| Marketing | 211 |
| International Business | 39 |
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