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. In addition, we cover how VSU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #759 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #21 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 306 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 540 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 759 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in accounting from VSU. 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 VSU is $41,974. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $33,638 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VSU was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from VSU in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the VSU accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VSU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from VSU make a median salary of $69,013 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in accounting from VSU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VSU 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 Valdosta State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 251 |
| Marketing | 60 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 31 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 21 |
| International Business | 21 |
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