by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Lehman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #562 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #46 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 298 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 405 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 562 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 160 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Lehman. This makes it the #163 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,728 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehman paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Lehman does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Lehman Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Lehman make a median salary of $70,282 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 392 |
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