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 SXU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SXU. This makes it the #402 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SXU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,533 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SXU paid an average of $680 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,680 | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,328 | $2,328 |
Learn more about SXU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from SXU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SXU 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 SXU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SXU, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Saint Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 72 |
| Marketing | 46 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 39 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 27 |
| Business Administration & Management | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.