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. Also, learn how Samford ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Samford was ranked #515 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 390 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 515 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Samford University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Samford. This makes it the #235 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Samford paid an average of $1,243 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,144 | $37,144 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,160 | $12,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,952 | $5,952 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Samford in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Samford 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 Samford Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Samford make a median salary of $63,075 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 24 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Samford, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Samford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 87 |
| Marketing | 57 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 50 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 24 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.