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 Creighton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Creighton came in at #61. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Creighton University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Creighton. This makes it the #298 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Creighton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,537 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Creighton, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,893 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 Creighton University.
The accounting program at Creighton awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Creighton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Creighton in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Creighton University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 194 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 153 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 107 |
| Marketing | 93 |
| International Business | 5 |
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