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. We've also included details on how A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #564 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from A-State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,845 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at A-State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,351 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 190 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 61 |
| Marketing | 35 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 21 |
| International Business | 9 |
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