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 UCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #750 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #17 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UCM. This makes it the #204 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,755 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 UCM make a median salary of $51,812 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 UCM, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,591 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 Central Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UCM. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UCM. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 73 |
| Marketing | 43 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| Construction Management | 28 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 19 |
