by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAA ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #609 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools | 190 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 402 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 609 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,560 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAA was $824 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $258 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
Learn more about UAA tuition and fees.
The accounting program at UAA awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UAA accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of accounting associate's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 116 |
| Marketing | 17 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 17 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 15 |
| Construction Management | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.