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. In addition, we cover how UAA ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #316 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,366 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAA, accounting students borrow a median amount of $16,700 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 University of Alaska Anchorage.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 accounting majors earned their associate's degree from UAA. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UAA. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 119 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 29 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 17 |
| Construction Management | 15 |
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