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. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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NC State was ranked #103 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,606 a year. 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 NC State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $40,124 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 179 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from NC State make a median salary of $66,000 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 943 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 346 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 103 |
| Marketing | 47 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 28 |
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