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Graduate Certificates in Accounting

1,091 Yearly Graduations
$58,051 Median Salary
$28,464 Median Debt
There are 181 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in accounting. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 36% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.6% of accounting graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,091 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 18,187
Graduate Certificate 1,091
Doctor’s Degree 31

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.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in accounting is $28,464. 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, $29,830 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,795.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in accounting. About 58.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 457
Women 634
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The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 97
Black or African American 132
Hispanic or Latino 135
White 543
International Students 39
Other Races/Ethnicities 145
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There are 181 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

258 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,153 per year. The accounting program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 258 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#2

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
103 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Mizzou. Of these students, 38% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
61 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at UCONN. Of these students, 41% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California
58 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $55,224 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,170 per year. The accounting program at Santa Clara University awarded 58 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
53 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at DeVry University - Illinois. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
52 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at GMU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#7

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
36 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Portland State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
32 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The accounting program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 32 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at Minnesota State Mankato. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#10

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
23 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at The American University. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#11

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
22 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Harvard. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#12

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from Texas Tech. Of these students, 15% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Universidad del Turabo

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
20 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Universidad del Turabo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in accounting. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at Universidad del Turabo. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Walden University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in accounting. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. The accounting program at Walden University awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The accounting program at University of Arizona awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at UofL. Of these students, 75% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
16 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University Global is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in accounting. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at Purdue University Global. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
15 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in accounting from U Miami. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#19

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
12 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in accounting. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 42% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,094 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 graduate certificates were handed out to accounting majors at UB. About 45% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 5,948
Management Sciences & Methods 2,275
Human Resource Management 2,089
Finance & Financial Management 1,197
Entrepreneurial Studies 731

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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