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 UGA ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UGA came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 36 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 208 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 172 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UGA. This makes it the #14 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 UGA is $64,058. 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 UGA, accounting students borrow a median amount of $28,883 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 UGA is $297 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 208 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UGA in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $65,934 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 168 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UGA, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
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 Georgia with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 692 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 544 |
| Marketing | 375 |
| Management Information Systems | 358 |
| Insurance | 253 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.