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 UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #10 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UIU. This makes it the #320 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 UIU is $47,626. 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 UIU make a median salary of $58,033 a year. 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 UIU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $37,608 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Upper Iowa University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 339 |
| Human Resource Management | 95 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 38 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 11 |
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