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 SMU MN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at SMU MN was ranked #308 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #10 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 308 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SMU MN. This makes it the #177 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU MN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,833 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU MN paid an average of $1,420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,720 | $10,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Learn more about SMU MN tuition and fees.
Of the 10 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SMU MN, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SMU MN 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 SMU MN Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SMU MN make a median salary of $66,862. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 accounting majors earned their master's degree from SMU MN. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU MN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 287 |
| Human Resource Management | 63 |
| Marketing | 21 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 18 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.