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. Also, learn how NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #898 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #13 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 641 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 898 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,895 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 126 |
| Hospitality Management | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.