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 Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #563 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #32 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $46,218. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Wilkes University.
Of the 17 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Wilkes, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wilkes 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 Wilkes University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 90 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
| Marketing | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
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