by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UT Austin came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 15 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 306 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UT Austin. This makes it the #3 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $68,082. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UT Austin is $437 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Of the 186 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $71,694 a year. 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 UT Austin awarded 250 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 827 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 411 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 309 |
| Management Information Systems | 213 |
| Marketing | 150 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.