by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMGC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UMGC among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #379 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 379 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Maryland | 11 of 16 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 89 of 184 |
The following degree levels are offered in accounting at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 92 |
| Master’s | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 208 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
UMGC ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 8 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 70 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 276 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UMGC report a median salary of $74,708 a year. This is higher than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMGC, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $26,930 in student loans. This is higher than $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Find out more about UMGC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 41% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 92 undergraduate certificate degrees in accounting.
UMGC is not currently ranked for accounting at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of accounting undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of accounting undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UMGC were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a undergraduate certificate in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UMGC awarded 92 undergraduate certificate degrees in accounting and related services, other in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
Graduate study is also available at UMGC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 93 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 15 |
