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. We've also included details on how U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in accounting from U of I. This makes it the #198 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 U of I is $45,863. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at U of I make a median salary of $52,539. 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 U of I, accounting students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 Idaho.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from U of I in 2020-2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The accounting program at U of I awarded 26 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 70 |
| Business Administration & Management | 54 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 52 |
| Human Resource Management | 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 23 |
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