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 Seattle U 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, Seattle U came in at #39. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Seattle University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Seattle U. This makes it the #259 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 Seattle U is $60,852. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Seattle U, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,734 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Seattle University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Seattle U. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Seattle U. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 206 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 100 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 81 |
| Marketing | 73 |
| International Business | 30 |
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