by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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SMC is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 61 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's College of California handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SMC. This makes it the #166 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 SMC is $66,628. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMC was $1,987 per credit hour 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 | $55,634 | $55,634 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,900 | $16,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SMC tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from SMC. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the SMC accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SMC Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from SMC make a median salary of $77,656 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in accounting from SMC. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Mary’s College of California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 201 |
| General Business/Commerce | 172 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.