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 Central ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Central was ranked #431 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 431 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,850 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Central paid an average of $875 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,988 | $20,988 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,220 | $12,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about Central tuition and fees.
Of the 13 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Central, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Central 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 Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 31 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.