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 Gonzaga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Gonzaga is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Gonzaga. This makes it the #216 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,440 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gonzaga was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,540 | $52,540 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,080 | $15,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,287 | $4,287 |
Learn more about Gonzaga tuition and fees.
The accounting program at Gonzaga awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Gonzaga make a median salary of $69,747. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Gonzaga in 2021-2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Gonzaga University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 337 |
| Business Administration & Management | 175 |
| Taxation | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.