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 UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 261 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UNR. This makes it the #235 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,218 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, accounting students borrow a median amount of $43,878 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 UNR is $423 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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Of the 80 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UNR in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 190 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 167 |
| General Business/Commerce | 158 |
| International Business | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.