by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how BYU compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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BYU is in the top 5% of the country for accounting. Specifically, it ranked #52 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Utah | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 9 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 9 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Utah | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $86,839 a year. This is above $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU, accounting students accumulate a median of $8,727 in student loans. This is below $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
Learn more about BYU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 78% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at BYU were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Brigham Young University.
The accounting program at BYU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 16 |
BYU awarded 16 degrees in accounting and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).