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 UAF ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #505 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 388 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 505 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,581 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $289 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UAF. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 Fairbanks with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Associate’s in accounting from UAF in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 134 |
| Construction Management | 5 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 4 |
| Human Resource Management | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.