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. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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KU was ranked #121 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 #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 121 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 107 students received their master’s degree in accounting from KU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,842 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $38,435 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 KU is $338 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU 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 Kansas with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from KU make a median salary of $63,735 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 101 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from KU in 2022, 54% were men and 46% 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 Kansas with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 385 |
| General Business/Commerce | 233 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 209 |
| Marketing | 178 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 123 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.