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. Also, learn how CSUN ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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CSUN was ranked #101 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 101 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 271 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 287 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in accounting from CSUN. This makes it the #99 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,904 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,648 | $12,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about CSUN tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the CSUN 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 CSUN Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from CSUN make a median salary of $71,699 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in accounting from CSUN. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at California State University - Northridge.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 876 |
| Marketing | 389 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 273 |
| Hospitality Management | 50 |
| Taxation | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.