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 RMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at RMU was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Robert Morris University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,685 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 RMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $54,252 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at RMU is $630 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RMU paid an average of $1,070 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,360 | $33,360 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,404 | $4,404 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from RMU. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Robert Morris University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RMU 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 RMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Robert Morris University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 135 |
| Human Resource Management | 61 |
| Marketing | 56 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 43 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.