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. We've also included details on how BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #13 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 71 students received their master’s degree in accounting from BGSU. This makes it the #59 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 BGSU is $51,352. 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 BGSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,251 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 BGSU is $169 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
Of the 82 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from BGSU in 2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 71 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from BGSU, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 217 |
| Marketing | 88 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 64 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 42 |
| International Business | 32 |
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