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 Capella University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The accounting major at Capella University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Accounting. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Capella University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Capella University. This makes it the #468 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Capella University is $57,201. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Capella University paid an average of $401 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $422 | $422 |
Learn more about Capella University tuition and fees.
Of the 90 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Capella University, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Capella University does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Capella University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Capella University make a median salary of $76,373. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Capella University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Capella University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,362 |
| Human Resource Management | 486 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 54 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Marketing | 7 |