by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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CWU was ranked #110 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 #5 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,215 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 CWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,575 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 CWU is $219 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from CWU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from CWU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 276 |
| Marketing | 50 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48 |
| Construction Management | 38 |
| Hospitality Management | 23 |
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