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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 157 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in accounting from VCU. This makes it the #298 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 VCU is $56,876. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from VCU. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from VCU in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 392 |
| Business Administration & Management | 138 |
| Marketing | 122 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 79 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 62 |
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