We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU as a strong choice for accounting, coming in at #926 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 926 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in North Carolina | 31 of 39 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 191 of 239 |
Here is each degree level available for accounting at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Gardner-Webb University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
GWU is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 16 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 131 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 608 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,200 a year. This is lower than $61,241, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,290, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,220 | $33,770 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 17 |