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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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VCU was ranked #176 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 Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from VCU. This makes it the #298 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,310 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 VCU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,350 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from VCU. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 406 |
| Business Administration & Management | 147 |
| Marketing | 134 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 63 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 55 |
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