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. Also, learn how UAB ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UAB was ranked #132 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 #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UAB. This makes it the #77 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,623 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UAB make a median salary of $55,835 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, accounting students borrow a median amount of $34,288 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from UAB. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 63 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UAB in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 426 |
| Management Information Systems | 116 |
| Marketing | 99 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 69 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 35 |
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