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. Also, learn how FDU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at FDU was ranked #374 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 100 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FDU. This makes it the #37 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 FDU is $42,227. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at FDU make a median salary of $56,365. 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 FDU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus.
The accounting program at FDU awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The accounting program at FDU awarded 100 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 76% of these degrees went to men with the other 24% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 189 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Hospitality Management | 10 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 8 |
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