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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #510 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #16 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 307 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 510 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Kean. This makes it the #332 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 Kean is $46,386. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, accounting students borrow a median amount of $37,830 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 Kean was $672 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
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Of the 104 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Kean, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Kean. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 303 |
| Marketing | 82 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 70 |
| International Business | 23 |
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