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. We've also included details on how Old Dominion ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Old Dominion was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Old Dominion University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Old Dominion. This makes it the #332 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 Old Dominion is $50,522. 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Old Dominion make a median salary of $63,833 a year. 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 Old Dominion, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,692 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Old Dominion University.
Of the 98 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Old Dominion in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Old Dominion in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 250 |
| Management Information Systems | 145 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 107 |
| Marketing | 89 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
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