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. In addition, we cover how SLU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #150 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,153 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about SLU tuition and fees.
The accounting program at SLU awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to 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, 71% 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SLU does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SLU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from SLU make a median salary of $63,120 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 accounting majors earned their master's degree from SLU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Louis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 89 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 89 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 73 |
| Marketing | 52 |
| International Business | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.