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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Fordham U 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, Fordham U came in at #54. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fordham University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 64 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Fordham U. This makes it the #75 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 Fordham U is $68,968. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Fordham U make a median salary of $68,578. 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 Fordham U, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,970 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 Fordham University.
Of the 117 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Fordham U in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fordham U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 64 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Fordham U in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 372 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 228 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 218 |
| International Business | 97 |
| Marketing | 69 |
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