by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UD came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 17 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UD. This makes it the #204 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,491 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 UD, accounting students borrow a median amount of $82,085 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 UD is $916 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 97 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from UD. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 332 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 310 |
| Marketing | 216 |
| Management Information Systems | 106 |
| Hospitality Management | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.