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 BGSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 228 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in accounting from BGSU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $55,838. 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 BGSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,156 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at BGSU is $169 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from BGSU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a master's degree in accounting from BGSU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 378 |
| Marketing | 91 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 65 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 36 |
| International Business | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.