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 UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #576 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #21 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UWF. This makes it the #177 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,772 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UWF make a median salary of $53,454 a year. 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 UWF, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,786 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 The University of West Florida.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 248 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 45 |
| Marketing | 41 |
| Hospitality Management | 20 |
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