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, and more. We've also included details on how Truman State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Truman State was ranked #167 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Truman State University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Truman State. This makes it the #137 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Truman State make a median salary of $55,131 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 Truman State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Truman State University.
Of the 63 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Truman State in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 40 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Truman State in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Truman State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 115 |
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