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. We've also included details on how Virginia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #1,181 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #26 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,619 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 Virginia State, 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 Virginia State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Virginia State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 36 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 17 |
| Management Information Systems | 14 |
| Hospitality Management | 10 |
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