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 U of I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 168 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in accounting from U of I. This makes it the #198 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,001 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from U of I. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at U of I make a median salary of $60,542. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from U of I. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 90 |
| Business Administration & Management | 57 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 56 |
| Human Resource Management | 47 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.