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. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UW Seattle came in at #33. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UW Seattle. This makes it the #88 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 UW Seattle is $62,731. 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 UW Seattle, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,211 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 UW Seattle is $192 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 123 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $72,420 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UW Seattle in 2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 369 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 300 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 295 |
| Marketing | 188 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.