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 NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #621 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #17 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 286 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 290 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 437 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 621 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in accounting from NJCU. This makes it the #112 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NJCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,542 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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Of the 77 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NJCU, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at NJCU make a median salary of $64,298. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from NJCU in 2022, 26% were men and 74% 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, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 144 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 56 |
| Marketing | 29 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| Hospitality Management | 3 |
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