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. In addition, we cover how UAlbany ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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UAlbany is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #92 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Albany handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UAlbany. This makes it the #46 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAlbany is $55,124. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAlbany, accounting students borrow a median amount of $31,319 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 UAlbany is $315 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAlbany was $1,069 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $25,660 |
| Fees | $3,338 | $3,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,182 | $16,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UAlbany tuition and fees.
Of the 117 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAlbany, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UAlbany 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 UAlbany Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UAlbany make a median salary of $68,270. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
The accounting program at UAlbany awarded 87 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University at Albany.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 395 |
| Taxation | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.