by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The American University was ranked #149 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 88 students received their master’s degree in accounting from The American University. This makes it the #44 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $61,356 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at American University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from The American University. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 88 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from The American University in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 351 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 124 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 85 |
| Human Resource Management | 28 |
| Marketing | 20 |
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