by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Seattle U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Seattle U is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 53 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Seattle University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Seattle U. This makes it the #259 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 Seattle U is $70,570. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Seattle U was $1,183 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 | $53,235 | $53,235 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,748 | $14,748 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,818 | $3,818 |
Learn more about Seattle U tuition and fees.
The accounting program at Seattle U awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Seattle U 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 Seattle U Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Seattle U in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Seattle University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 255 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 112 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 100 |
| Marketing | 52 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.