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. We've also included details on how SMU MN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at SMU MN was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #14 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 54% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SMU MN. This makes it the #177 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 SMU MN is $47,669. 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.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SMU MN make a median salary of $59,123. 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 SMU MN, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from SMU MN. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU MN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from SMU MN in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 306 |
| Human Resource Management | 75 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 27 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 12 |
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