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 Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #94 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,777 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Purdue is $278 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 810 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 276 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 269 |
| Hospitality Management | 137 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 134 |
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