by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wazzu ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Wazzu is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #82 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 219 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Wazzu. This makes it the #502 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in accounting in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $57,618. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, accounting students borrow a median amount of $38,221 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Wazzu is $301 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wazzu paid an average of $1,382 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $578 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
Learn more about Wazzu tuition and fees.
Of the 204 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Wazzu in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Wazzu 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 Wazzu Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 778 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 366 |
| Marketing | 341 |
| Hospitality Management | 218 |
| Management Information Systems | 115 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.