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. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, BYU came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 24 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 269 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 154 students received their master’s degree in accounting from BYU. This makes it the #18 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 BYU is $68,393. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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Of the 269 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from BYU in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
Of the 168 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from BYU in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 330 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 198 |
| Marketing | 97 |
| Construction Management | 62 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.