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. In addition, we cover how PVAMU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #831 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #49 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in accounting from PVAMU. This makes it the #191 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 PVAMU is $45,426. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at PVAMU make a median salary of $53,531. 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 PVAMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,061 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 Prairie View A & M University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from PVAMU in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from PVAMU in 2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 130 |
| Marketing | 48 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 15 |
