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 FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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FIU was ranked #141 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 #6 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 78 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FIU. This makes it the #53 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 FIU is $54,963. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
Of the 247 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIU 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 FIU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $70,524 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 92 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from FIU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,140 |
| Hospitality Management | 816 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 760 |
| Marketing | 615 |
| International Business | 570 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.