Accounting Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,936 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Accounting. This degree is more popular with female students, and about45% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of Accounting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 81,835 people earned theirAccounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 3,885 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10,324 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40,816 |
| Master’s Degree | 26,233 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,191 |
| 4 years | $61,213 |
| 5 years | $69,643 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Accounting students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Accounting. About 74.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 984 |
| Women | 2,901 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,082 | 53.6% |
| Asian | 272 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 823 | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 361 | 9.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 122 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 52 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 2,085 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,900 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,706 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 748 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 737 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 648 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 643 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 561 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 503 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 479 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 448 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 425 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 351 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 349 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. This school awarded 346 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their undergraduate certificate in Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-Illinois is a popular choice for Accounting majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 329 undergraduate certificates in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Accounting Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 58,956 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 554 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Accounting that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
| Marketing | 53,750 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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