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. We've also included details on how UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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UVU was ranked #166 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 #4 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 134 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UVU. This makes it the #99 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 UVU is $49,230. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $17,250 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 $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Utah Valley University.
Of the 47 accounting students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2020-2021 from UVU, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,274 |
| Marketing | 193 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 170 |
| General Business/Commerce | 62 |
| Hospitality Management | 47 |
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