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Accounting at Idaho State University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Idaho State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 accounting graduations were recorded at Idaho State University.

Studying Online at Idaho State University

Many students take online classes at Idaho State University. Of 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Idaho State University

Use these rankings to compare Idaho State University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#30 of 38
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#30 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#737 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#860 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Idaho State University

Those who finish Idaho State University’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,963
2 years	$48,189
3 years	$54,653
4 years	$62,538
5 years	$72,922

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Idaho State University report median earnings of $62,538, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Idaho State University stands at $24,560.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Idaho State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Idaho State University are 56% women (32) and 44% men (25).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Idaho State University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 21% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 24 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Idaho State University

This Accounting program at Idaho State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	53
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping	4

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Graduates of the Accounting program at Idaho State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.