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 WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 193 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WWU. This makes it the #492 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 WWU is $60,048. 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 WWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,594 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 $25,621.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at WWU is $180 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from WWU. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from WWU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 172 |
| Marketing | 116 |
| Management Information Systems | 48 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 42 |
| International Business | 35 |
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