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. In addition, we cover how TCNJ ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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TCNJ is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 87 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,403 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from TCNJ. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 290 |
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