by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Auburn came in at #42. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 42 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 98 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Auburn. This makes it the #38 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,381 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, accounting students borrow a median amount of $66,279 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Auburn is $473 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Auburn make a median salary of $69,737 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 86 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Auburn, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 858 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 313 |
| Marketing | 250 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
| Hospitality Management | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.