by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in accounting at UMGC. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #408 out of 1,188 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 408 of 1,188 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Maryland | 11 of 19 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 92 of 191 |
The following degree levels are offered in accounting at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 92 |
| Master’s | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 93 master’s degrees in accounting.
UMGC holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 3 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 156 |
Among recent graduates, 37% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at UMGC are Black or African American. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UMGC granted 56 master’s degrees in accounting and finance recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (32%).
UMGC awarded 37 master’s degrees in accounting and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (41%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 15 graduate certificate degrees in accounting.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of accounting graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of accounting graduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were Black or African American. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a graduate certificate in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMGC awarded 15 graduate certificate degrees in accounting and related services, other in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (47%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMGC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting | 208 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 92 |