by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UH Downtown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #388 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 388 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH Downtown is $54,128. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH Downtown paid an average of $667 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,080 | $16,016 |
| Fees | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UH Downtown 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 UH Downtown Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UH Downtown in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,027 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 171 |
| General Business/Commerce | 147 |
| Management Information Systems | 128 |
| Marketing | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.