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. Also, learn how RWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #548 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 123% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at RWU is $59,912. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,873 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 Roger Williams University.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from RWU in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 83 |
| Business Administration & Management | 77 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 60 |
| Construction Management | 46 |
| International Business | 13 |
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