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 SXU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #289 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SXU. This makes it the #402 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 SXU is $46,537. 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 SXU make a median salary of $55,812. 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 SXU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,326 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 Saint Xavier University.
The accounting program at SXU awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 9 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from SXU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SXU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 64 |
| Marketing | 54 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 45 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 42 |
| Business Administration & Management | 41 |
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