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 FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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FIU is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #97 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 78 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FIU. This makes it the #53 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,657 a year. 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $65,334 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 FIU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $18,625 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 Florida International University.
Of the 232 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from FIU in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 78 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from FIU in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,234 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 799 |
| Hospitality Management | 776 |
| Marketing | 718 |
| International Business | 670 |
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