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. We've also included details on how UTEP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #594 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 267 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 594 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UTEP. This makes it the #91 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,562 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $257 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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Of the 156 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTEP, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UTEP make a median salary of $61,218 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from UTEP. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 243 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 122 |
| Marketing | 97 |
| Construction Management | 60 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.