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 Lipscomb ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Lipscomb was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lipscomb University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Lipscomb. This makes it the #282 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lipscomb go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,789 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Lipscomb make a median salary of $67,867. 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 Lipscomb, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,732 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 Lipscomb University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Lipscomb. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lipscomb are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Lipscomb. Of these graduates, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 178 |
| Marketing | 39 |
| Human Resource Management | 17 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 13 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 6 |
