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 Grand Canyon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 238 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #26 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,977 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $18,328 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 $25,621.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Grand Canyon University is $155 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about Grand Canyon University tuition and fees.
Of the 238 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Grand Canyon University, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Grand Canyon University accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $70,495 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 108 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Grand Canyon University, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,513 |
| Marketing | 317 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 163 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 162 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 104 |