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 ULM ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #629 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ULM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,120 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ULM, accounting students borrow a median amount of $12,834 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 Louisiana at Monroe.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 112 |
| Construction Management | 33 |
| Insurance | 32 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
| Marketing | 13 |
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