by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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U of U is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #117 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 132 students received their master’s degree in accounting from U of U. This makes it the #23 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,879 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 U of U make a median salary of $57,973 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 U of U, accounting students borrow a median amount of $20,759 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 Utah.
Of the 114 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from U of U in 2020-2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 students earned a master's degree in accounting from U of U. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 491 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 275 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 145 |
| Marketing | 130 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 33 |
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