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. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #302 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 302 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SIUC. This makes it the #144 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,694 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $24,657 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 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 | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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The accounting program at SIUC awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SIUC make a median salary of $62,368. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 67 |
| Business Administration & Management | 58 |
| Marketing | 28 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 14 |
| Hospitality Management | 14 |
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