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. Also, learn how Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Rutgers Newark is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #91 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 171 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #15 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 Rutgers Newark is $57,660. 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 Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $69,567 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 Rutgers Newark, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,770 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Rutgers Newark is $309 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 878 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 241 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 178 |
| Marketing | 101 |
| Management Information Systems | 68 |
