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 FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #438 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #17 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FGCU. This makes it the #363 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 FGCU is $47,797. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at FGCU make a median salary of $51,840. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $14,910 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
The accounting program at FGCU awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from FGCU in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 311 |
| Marketing | 132 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 119 |
| Hospitality Management | 109 |
| Management Information Systems | 57 |
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