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 Wilmington University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Wilmington University was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #2 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 267 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 339 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilmington University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Wilmington University. This makes it the #119 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wilmington University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,047 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
Part-time undergraduates at Wilmington University paid an average of $409 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| Fees | $60 | $60 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wilmington University. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wilmington University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Wilmington University 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 Wilmington University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Wilmington University make a median salary of $62,597. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
The accounting program at Wilmington University awarded 44 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Wilmington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 655 |
| Human Resource Management | 148 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 58 |
| Marketing | 31 |
| Management Information Systems | 21 |
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