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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #77 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 147 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 57 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UofSC. This makes it the #85 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 UofSC is $49,131. 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 UofSC make a median salary of $58,415. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,826 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UofSC is $780 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
Of the 149 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UofSC, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 57 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UofSC in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 553 |
| Business Administration & Management | 475 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 398 |
| Marketing | 335 |
| International Business | 270 |
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