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. In addition, we cover how UH ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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UH was ranked #142 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 142 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 269 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 333 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 173 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UH. This makes it the #13 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,942 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, accounting students borrow a median amount of $16,829 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 $25,621.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Of the 269 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UH make a median salary of $68,539 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 157 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from UH in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 713 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 412 |
| Marketing | 311 |
| Management Information Systems | 307 |
| Hospitality Management | 269 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.