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, and more. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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DU is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #107 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Denver handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 59 students received their master’s degree in accounting from DU. This makes it the #80 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at DU make a median salary of $60,983. 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 DU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,288 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 Denver.
Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from DU in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 accounting majors earned their master's degree from DU. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 238 |
| Business Administration & Management | 211 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 183 |
| Marketing | 143 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
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