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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Appalachian State. This makes it the #144 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,088 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Appalachian State make a median salary of $57,036. 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 Appalachian State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,262 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 Appalachian State is $163 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Appalachian State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Appalachian State. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 278 |
| Marketing | 166 |
| Construction Management | 131 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
| Management Information Systems | 91 |
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