by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #98 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 98 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in California | 13 of 88 |
The following degree levels are available for accounting at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of San Diego awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
USD is in the top 15% of the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 10 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,651 a year. This is above $80,450, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, accounting students accumulate a median of $24,969 in student loans. This is above $23,795, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,120 | $58,420 |
| Fees | $1,066 | $1,066 |
Read more about USD tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 58% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 22 |
