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 #567 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #31 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $31,362 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UTEP make a median salary of $51,188. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTEP, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,893 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Of the 163 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UTEP in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% 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, 85% 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 55 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UTEP, about 47% were men and 53% 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, 75% 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 309 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 152 |
| Marketing | 108 |
| Construction Management | 44 |
| Management Information Systems | 27 |
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