by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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URI was ranked #127 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 #3 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 127 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in accounting from URI. This makes it the #224 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 URI is $57,529. 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 URI, accounting students borrow a median amount of $37,206 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 URI is $328 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at URI was $1,396 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $588 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
Learn more about URI tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at URI make a median salary of $70,032. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 280 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 111 |
| Marketing | 107 |
| Human Resource Management | 45 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.