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 UW - La Crosse ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UW - La Crosse was ranked #187 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 #10 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - La Crosse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,028 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 UW - La Crosse, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,264 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 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UW - La Crosse in 2020-2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 163 |
| Marketing | 141 |
| Business Administration & Management | 88 |
| Management Information Systems | 22 |
| International Business | 16 |
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