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 University of Arizona ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, University of Arizona came in at #45. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 45 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in accounting from University of Arizona. This makes it the #166 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Arizona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,659 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, accounting students borrow a median amount of $49,877 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at University of Arizona is $458 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at University of Arizona make a median salary of $63,471. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 472 |
| Marketing | 244 |
| Management Information Systems | 222 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 221 |
| Human Resource Management | 181 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.