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 Purdue Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #626 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #16 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 463 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 626 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Purdue Northwest. This makes it the #298 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,993 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest, accounting students borrow a median amount of $22,181 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue Northwest paid an average of $493 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Fees | $789 | $789 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 | $598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,212 | $4,212 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Purdue Northwest. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Purdue Northwest 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 Northwest Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Purdue Northwest in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Purdue University Northwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 96 |
| Human Resource Management | 51 |
| Marketing | 49 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 34 |
| Hospitality Management | 31 |