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 NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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NC State is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #89 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,979 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 NC State make a median salary of $58,262. 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 NC State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $20,946 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 North Carolina State University.
Of the 157 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from NC State in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 925 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 317 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 91 |
| Marketing | 76 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 36 |
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