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 UNLV ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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UNLV is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #93 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UNLV. This makes it the #101 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,951 a year. 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 UNLV make a median salary of $56,934 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNLV, accounting students borrow a median amount of $18,159 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
Of the 175 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNLV, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 50 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNLV, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 645 |
| Business Administration & Management | 232 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 142 |
| Marketing | 110 |
| International Business | 54 |
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