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 MSU Denver ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #454 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 272 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 312 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 454 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in accounting from MSU Denver. This makes it the #141 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 MSU Denver is $54,030. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MSU Denver paid an average of $920 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $296 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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Of the 117 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Denver, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
MSU Denver 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 MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from MSU Denver make a median salary of $69,674 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
The accounting program at MSU Denver awarded 35 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 215 |
| Marketing | 107 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 79 |
| Management Information Systems | 75 |
| Hospitality Management | 53 |
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