by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, URI among the top schools in the country for accounting, coming in at #146 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 146 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 8 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 65 |
Here is each degree level available for accounting at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
URI ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $70,440 a year. This is higher than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,801 in student loans. This is above $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Read more about URI tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at URI were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 12 |
