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. In addition, we cover how VSU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #760 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #19 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in accounting from VSU. This makes it the #224 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,958 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at VSU make a median salary of $53,979. 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 VSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,419 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 Valdosta State University.
Of the 57 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from VSU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from VSU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 249 |
| Marketing | 58 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 33 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| International Business | 17 |
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