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 UH ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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UH is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 337 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 173 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UH. This makes it the #13 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $47,454. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UH make a median salary of $63,558 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, accounting students borrow a median amount of $14,874 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 Houston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 333 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UH. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 173 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from UH in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 638 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 442 |
| Marketing | 321 |
| Hospitality Management | 291 |
| Management Information Systems | 282 |
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