Ninety-two percent of students in the BS Accounting program last year were placed within three months of graduation with an average salary of $54,300.
Industry Profile
| Industry | Percent Placed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Four | 41% | $59,400 |
| Other CPA | 8% | $55,300 |
| Total CPA | 49% | $57,350 |
| Financial Services | 17% | $60,200 |
| Consulting | 5% | $70,000 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | $48,200 |
| Miscellaneous | 25% | $59,200 |
| Overall Totals | 92% | $54,300 |
Regional Profile
| Region | Percent Placed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) | 59% | $58,400 |
| Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) | 23% | $55,500 |
| Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI) | 8% | $59,800 |
| South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) | 4% | $59,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) | 3% | $56,000 |
| Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) | 3% | $77,500 |
Class of 2016 data based on students seeking employment and placed three months after graduation or earlier.