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 Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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Portland State University was ranked #164 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 #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,209 a year. 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 Portland State University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Portland State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 205 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Portland State University. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 475 |
| Marketing | 222 |
| Human Resource Management | 162 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 150 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 66 |
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