by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Howard ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Howard was ranked #454 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Howard University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 171% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Howard. This makes it the #502 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 Howard is $50,332. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Howard University.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Howard in 2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Howard in 2021 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 65 |
| Business Administration & Management | 54 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 44 |
| Management Information Systems | 44 |
| International Business | 31 |
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