by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at RIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC highly for accounting, ranked #591 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 591 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Rhode Island | 7 of 8 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 46 of 65 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in accounting at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
RIC ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 34 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 411 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,304 a year. This is above $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $18,881 in student loans. This is below $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Find out more about RIC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. Approximately 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 6 |
