by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 146 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 299 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 203 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FAU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,600 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 FAU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,120 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from FAU make a median salary of $71,729 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, 214 students earned a master's degree in accounting from FAU. 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 Florida Atlantic University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 641 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 299 |
| Marketing | 299 |
| Management Information Systems | 157 |
| Hospitality Management | 124 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.