by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUE ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 432 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in accounting. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SIUE. This makes it the #216 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 SIUE is $49,046. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,400 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at SIUE is $212 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SIUE was $308 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
Learn more about SIUE tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 77 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from SIUE. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $62,291 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from SIUE. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 Edwardsville with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 504 |
| Construction Management | 26 |
| Marketing | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.