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 Rutgers Newark ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Rutgers Newark is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 171 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #15 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,141 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 Rutgers Newark, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,827 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 Rutgers Newark is $309 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers Newark tuition and fees.
Of the 157 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Rutgers Newark in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $77,416 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 135 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers Newark, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 894 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 347 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 154 |
| Marketing | 117 |
| Management Information Systems | 58 |