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 #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 233 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 209 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,828 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UGA make a median salary of $59,382. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UGA is $297 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Georgia.
Of the 233 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UGA in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 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 | 16 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 178 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 172 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from UGA in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 613 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 519 |
| Marketing | 421 |
| Management Information Systems | 342 |
| Insurance | 233 |
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