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 GMU 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, GMU came in at #34. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 57 students received their master’s degree in accounting from GMU. This makes it the #85 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 GMU is $56,805. 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 GMU make a median salary of $73,104 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 GMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at GMU is $220 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at George Mason University.
Of the 237 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from GMU in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Of the 57 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from GMU in 2020-2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 496 |
| Business Administration & Management | 392 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 169 |
| Marketing | 139 |
| General Business/Commerce | 55 |
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