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. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, GMU came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in accounting from GMU. This makes it the #85 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 GMU is $67,291. 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 GMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $39,006 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at GMU is $220 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from GMU. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 8 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at GMU make a median salary of $77,016. 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, 72 students earned a master's degree in accounting from GMU. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 371 |
| Business Administration & Management | 346 |
| General Business/Commerce | 272 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 120 |
| Marketing | 119 |
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