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 UM ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #437 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 213 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 437 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UM. This makes it the #332 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 UM is $47,164. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UM make a median salary of $60,800 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 21 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UM, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Associate’s in accounting from UM in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 172 |
| Management Information Systems | 85 |
| Marketing | 58 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 35 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.