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. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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UCF was ranked #140 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 140 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UCF. This makes it the #98 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,203 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 297 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UCF. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UCF make a median salary of $67,669. 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, 38% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | 897 |
| General Business/Commerce | 825 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 401 |
| Business Administration & Management | 387 |
| Marketing | 261 |
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