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. We've also included details on how ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #627 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 265 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 508 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 627 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in accounting from ESU. This makes it the #64 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 ESU is $40,967. 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 ESU paid an average of $462 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
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Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from ESU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at ESU make a median salary of $59,976. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 207 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Human Resource Management | 14 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.