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 NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $45,050. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,450 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 NAU is $294 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northern Arizona University.
Of the 91 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NAU, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 491 |
| Hospitality Management | 272 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 187 |
| Marketing | 141 |
| Management Information Systems | 139 |
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