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. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #72 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $63,021. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Purdue is $278 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 99 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Purdue in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Purdue accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 827 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 334 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 221 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 142 |
| Marketing | 129 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.