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 UW Tacoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #950 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #18 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 688 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 950 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma is $62,731. 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 UW Tacoma, 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 Tacoma is $192 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Tacoma was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,293 | $1,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,948 | $15,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,582 |
Learn more about UW Tacoma tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UW Tacoma 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 Tacoma Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UW Tacoma make a median salary of $72,420. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 128 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 58 |
| Marketing | 54 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 45 |