by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Athens State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Athens State University among the top schools in the country for accounting, coming in at #904 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 904 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Alabama | 12 of 16 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 182 of 239 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at Athens State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Athens State University awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Athens State University ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 11 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 132 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 612 |
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at Athens State University report a median salary of $53,691 a year. This is above $47,160, the median for all majors at Athens State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Athens State University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $30,500 in student loans. This is higher than $27,330, the typical median for all majors at Athens State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,020 | $15,360 |
| Fees | $2,340 | $2,340 |
Find out more about Athens State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Athens State University were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Athens State University awarded 1 certificate degree in accounting.
Athens State University has not been ranked for accounting at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in accounting from Athens State University identified as women.
The majority of accounting certificate degree graduates at Athens State University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a certificate in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Athens State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 15 |
