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. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #770 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #33 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 300 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 573 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 770 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UWF. This makes it the #177 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UWF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,370 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWF was $641 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 West Florida with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UWF make a median salary of $76,055. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UWF. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 West Florida with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 217 |
| General Business/Commerce | 71 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 34 |
| Marketing | 33 |
| Hospitality Management | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.