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. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SIUC. This makes it the #144 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,990 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SIUC make a median salary of $52,213. 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 SIUC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,251 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Of the 106 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from SIUC in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from SIUC in 2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 55 |
| Business Administration & Management | 49 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 31 |
| Marketing | 28 |
| Hospitality Management | 21 |
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