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. Also, learn how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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CSUN is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #103 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 287 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 304 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in accounting from CSUN. This makes it the #99 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 CSUN is $58,795. 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 CSUN make a median salary of $68,476. 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 CSUN, accounting students borrow a median amount of $15,810 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 California State University - Northridge.
The accounting program at CSUN awarded 287 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 12 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 accounting majors earned their master's degree from CSUN. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 871 |
| Marketing | 406 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 399 |
| Hospitality Management | 67 |
| Taxation | 34 |
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