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 UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #642 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 308 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 448 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 642 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UCA. This makes it the #374 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,695 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
Learn more about UCA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCA. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% 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 University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UCA make a median salary of $64,272 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a master's degree in accounting from UCA. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 148 |
| Marketing | 62 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 50 |
| General Business/Commerce | 39 |
| Management Information Systems | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.