by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Canisius compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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Canisius holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. Specifically, it ranked #684 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #57 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 44 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 44 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in New York | 44 |
| College Major Best Value | 44 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 57 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 57 |
| Best Accounting Schools in New York | 57 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 57 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| College Major Best Value | 91 |
During the most recent reporting year, Canisius University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,791 a year. This is above $51,722, the median for all majors at Canisius.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Canisius, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,997 in student loans. This is above $24,673, the typical median for all majors at Canisius.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,300 | $32,200 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Read more about Canisius tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 55% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Canisius are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at Canisius were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Canisius University.
The accounting program at Canisius includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 |
Canisius granted 5 completions in accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).