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, and more. In addition, we cover how SLU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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SLU was ranked #152 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SLU. This makes it the #306 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SLU make a median salary of $57,011. 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 SLU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $26,820 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Louis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from SLU. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 128 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 74 |
| Marketing | 74 |
| International Business | 52 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43 |
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