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 ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #144 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 244 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 271 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,945 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 ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $56,218 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 ASU - Tempe, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,750 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 ASU - Tempe is $287 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
The accounting program at ASU - Tempe awarded 244 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 1,202 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 957 |
| Business Administration & Management | 815 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 393 |
| Marketing | 368 |
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