Graduate Certificates in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 883 people earned their graduate certificate in accounting. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 17,155 |
| Graduate Certificate | 883 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in accounting is $58,051. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,331 and the high is $58,051.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in accounting is $42,015. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,015 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,015.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in accounting. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 361 |
| Women | 522 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 90 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 473 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 110 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 181 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 89,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. About 77% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Mizzou. Of these students, 43% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UCONN. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Santa Clara University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from SCU. About 49% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DeVry University - Illinois comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,072 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from DeVry University - Illinois. About 65% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Mason University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from GMU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Portland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Portland State University. About 63% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from SNHU. Of these students, 63% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Minnesota State Mankato.
The 10th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American University. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from The American University. About 56% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Harvard. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Universidad del Turabo. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from University of Arizona. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Louisville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UofL.
The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from U Miami.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Penn State University Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Baltimore. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from UB. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 605 | |
| 127 | |
| 88 | |
| 34 | |
| 27 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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