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. Also, learn how Syracuse ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Syracuse came in at #64. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Syracuse. 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 Syracuse is $64,229. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Syracuse make a median salary of $65,871. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Syracuse is $650 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Syracuse University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Syracuse. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The accounting program at Syracuse awarded 65 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 487 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 251 |
| Marketing | 154 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 135 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 65 |
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