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, and more. We've also included details on how WUSTL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, WUSTL is in the top 1% of the country for accounting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WUSTL. This makes it the #123 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Washington University in St Louis.
The accounting program at WUSTL awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from WUSTL in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 276 |
| Business Administration & Management | 271 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 231 |
| Marketing | 97 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 69 |
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