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, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Salem State. This makes it the #388 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Salem State University.
Of the 73 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Salem State, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Salem State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 92 |
| Marketing | 44 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 36 |
| Human Resource Management | 19 |
| Hospitality Management | 14 |
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