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. In addition, we cover how AUM ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at AUM was ranked #928 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University at Montgomery handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from AUM. This makes it the #298 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at AUM is $38,814. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at AUM make a median salary of $53,668. 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 AUM, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,528 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 Auburn University at Montgomery.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from AUM. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at AUM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 17 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from AUM, about 41% were men and 59% were 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 Auburn University at Montgomery with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | 21 |
| Marketing | 15 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 12 |
| Human Resource Management | 9 |
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