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 Grand Canyon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 121 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #26 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 Grand Canyon University is $45,144. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $58,382 a year. 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 Grand Canyon University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,513 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Grand Canyon University is $155 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Grand Canyon University.
Of the 218 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Grand Canyon University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 121 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Grand Canyon University in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,345 |
| Marketing | 227 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 166 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 83 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 76 |
