by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Valpo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Valpo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,099 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 Valpo, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Valparaiso University.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Valpo in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Valpo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 49 |
| General Business/Commerce | 40 |
| International Business | 33 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |
| Marketing | 19 |
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