by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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FAU is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #119 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 299 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 203 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FAU. This makes it the #7 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 FAU is $47,737. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $61,854 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,431 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 Florida Atlantic University.
Of the 299 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from FAU in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 203 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 629 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 270 |
| Marketing | 223 |
| Hospitality Management | 160 |
| Management Information Systems | 145 |
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