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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Alcorn State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Alcorn State was ranked #930 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 669 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 930 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alcorn State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Alcorn State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,472 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Alcorn State paid an average of $328 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,869 | $7,869 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,255 | $10,255 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,268 | $3,268 |
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Of the 21 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Alcorn State, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alcorn State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Alcorn State accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Alcorn State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Alcorn State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 50 |
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