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 A-State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #579 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 579 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $58,152. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $299 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
The accounting program at A-State awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
A-State does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 182 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 53 |
| Marketing | 40 |
| Management Information Systems | 14 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.