by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 194 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #84 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 UNC Charlotte is $50,928. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,455 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 UNC Charlotte is $173 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 171 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Charlotte make a median salary of $67,822 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, 41 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 423 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 380 |
| Marketing | 220 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 182 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.