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 Binghamton University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Binghamton University is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #122 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Binghamton University handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 88 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Binghamton University. This makes it the #44 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Binghamton University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,784 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 Binghamton University make a median salary of $66,297 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 Binghamton University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Binghamton University is $336 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Binghamton University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Binghamton University. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Binghamton University. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Binghamton University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 282 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 102 |
| Marketing | 76 |
| Management Information Systems | 52 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 |
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