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 Purdue Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #697 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #18 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #298 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 Purdue Northwest is $40,367. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,099 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 Purdue University Northwest.
The accounting program at Purdue Northwest awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Purdue Northwest in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 102 |
| Human Resource Management | 47 |
| Marketing | 42 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| Hospitality Management | 32 |