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 RWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at RWU was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 283 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roger Williams University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at RWU is $66,780. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at RWU paid an average of $1,764 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,336 | $42,336 |
| Fees | $330 | $330 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,690 | $16,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,350 |
Learn more about RWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from RWU. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roger Williams University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
RWU 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 RWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Roger Williams University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 71 |
| Marketing | 64 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
| Construction Management | 39 |
| International Business | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.