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. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Albany handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UAlbany. This makes it the #46 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 UAlbany is $43,841. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UAlbany make a median salary of $62,191 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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 UAlbany is $315 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University at Albany.
Of the 124 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from UAlbany in 2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UAlbany. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 389 |
| Taxation | 30 |
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