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. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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UNR was ranked #172 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 Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UNR. This makes it the #235 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $51,930. 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 UNR, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,116 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 UNR is $423 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
Of the 87 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from UNR in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from UNR in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 192 |
| Business Administration & Management | 175 |
| General Business/Commerce | 156 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 144 |
| International Business | 33 |
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