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. Also, learn how UC ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UC is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #79 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 79 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UC. This makes it the #132 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $57,706. 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 UC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $32,108 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 UC is $335 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UC was $1,107 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 165 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from UC. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC 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 UC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UC make a median salary of $61,050. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UC in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 504 |
| Business Administration & Management | 482 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 305 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 292 |
| Human Resource Management | 111 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.