College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Accounting at University of Maryland - College Park

200 Bachelor's Degrees
65 Master's Degrees
#30 Overall Quality
Accounting is one of the majors in the business, management & marketing program at University of Maryland - College Park.

We'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. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.

Go directly to any of the following sections:


 

Accounting Degrees Available at UMCP

UMCP Accounting Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UMCP came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k) 21
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates 22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools 23
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools 25
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) 25
Best Accounting Schools 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid) 35
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k) 36
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Accounting Graduates 41
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 41
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k) 43
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid) 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) 48
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k) 48
Highest Paid Accounting Graduates 50
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k) 53
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k) 56
Best Accounting Colleges for Veterans 59
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (With Aid) 104
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k) 108
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k) 135
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k) 136
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting 333
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Accounting 347
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting 439
Best Value Colleges for Accounting 770

Popularity of Accounting at UMCP

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMCP. This makes it the #72 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Accounting Graduates from UMCP Make?

$61,982 Bachelor's Median Salary
$63,334 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Accounting Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $61,982. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.

undefined

Salary of Accounting Graduates with a Master's Degree

Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $63,334 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.

undefined

How Much Student Debt Do Accounting Graduates from UMCP Have?

$15,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Accounting Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, 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.

undefined
 

UMCP Accounting Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Maryland - College Park.

UMCP Accounting Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.

undefined

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in accounting.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 49
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 75
Non-Resident Aliens 24
Other Races 10

UMCP Accounting Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 32% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.

undefined

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in accounting.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 16
Non-Resident Aliens 23
Other Races 5

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 611
Finance & Financial Management 431
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 358
Marketing 211
International Business 39

View All Accounting Related Majors >

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options