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 EWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 257 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 420 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in accounting from EWU. This makes it the #159 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,665 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 89 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from EWU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from EWU make a median salary of $60,672 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in accounting from EWU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 360 |
| Marketing | 69 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54 |
| Human Resource Management | 41 |
| Management Information Systems | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.