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 Virginia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #886 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #16 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 631 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 886 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,688 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $32,714 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 Virginia State was $939 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Fees | $4,215 | $4,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,966 | $12,966 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 58% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Virginia State 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 Virginia State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Virginia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 50 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 16 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 11 |
| Hospitality Management | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.