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 DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in accounting from DU. This makes it the #80 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 DU is $67,392. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,612 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from DU. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $67,693 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from DU. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 333 |
| Business Administration & Management | 210 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 152 |
| Marketing | 134 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 133 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.