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 Gonzaga 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, Gonzaga came in at #43. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Gonzaga. This makes it the #216 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,455 a year. 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 Gonzaga make a median salary of $62,156. 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 Gonzaga, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 Gonzaga University.
Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Gonzaga in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Gonzaga in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 337 |
| Business Administration & Management | 167 |
| Taxation | 24 |
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