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 Friends 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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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at Friends University was ranked #782 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #14 in Kansas.
Here are some of the other rankings for Friends University.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Friends University was $989 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,670 | $29,670 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,350 | $8,350 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,324 | $4,324 |
Learn more about Friends University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Friends University in Accounting walked away with an average of $31,104 in student debt. That is 17% higher than the national average of $26,527.
The median early career salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Friends University is $49,436 per year. That is 10% higher than the national average of $44,879.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Friends University does offer online classes in its accounting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Friends University Online Learning page.
About 66.7% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in accounting in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 50.4%.
Around 12.5% of accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Friends University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Accounting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 24 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to accounting.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 65 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 5 |
| Human Resource Management | 9 |
| International Business | 5 |
| Marketing | 2 |
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*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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