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 UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 274 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UofM. This makes it the #152 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $51,425. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,968 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UofM is $168 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from UofM. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UofM make a median salary of $66,578 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 356 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 102 |
| Marketing | 92 |
| Management Information Systems | 61 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.