by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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CWU was ranked #157 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 #5 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $47,780. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,650 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 CWU is $219 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Central Washington University.
Of the 139 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CWU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 335 |
| Marketing | 76 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 68 |
| Human Resource Management | 35 |
| Construction Management | 32 |
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