by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Accounting. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Accounting is a major offered under the business, management and marketing program of study at Columbus State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in accounting, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Business Administration - Accounting
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at CSU was ranked #939 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #29 in Georgia.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2019-2020. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,870 | $1,870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Accounting students who received their bachelor’s degree at CSU took out an average of $32,000 in student loans. That is 21% higher than the national average of $26,527.
The median early career salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor’s degree from CSU is $40,945 per year. That is 9% lower than the national average of $44,879.
Online degrees for the CSU accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2019-2020, 48.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 50.4%.
Around 37.9% of accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at CSU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Accounting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 29 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | 51 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 |
| Management Information Systems | 15 |
| Marketing | 33 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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