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 Baylor 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, Baylor came in at #43. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 43 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 102 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Baylor. This makes it the #33 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Baylor go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,187 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 Baylor, accounting students borrow a median amount of $73,866 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 Baylor is $871 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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Of the 148 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Baylor, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Baylor 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 Baylor Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Baylor make a median salary of $68,048 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 83 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Baylor in 2022, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 420 |
| Marketing | 193 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 181 |
| Management Information Systems | 134 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 74 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.