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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UMCP came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 16 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMCP. This makes it the #72 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $69,821. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, accounting students borrow a median amount of $47,501 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 154 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UMCP in 2021-2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UMCP accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UMCP make a median salary of $71,929. 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, 44% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 640 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 423 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 295 |
| Marketing | 252 |
| General Business/Commerce | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.