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 SMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, SMU came in at #45. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in accounting from SMU. This makes it the #77 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at SMU make a median salary of $60,976. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $15,850 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 $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Southern Methodist University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from SMU in 2020-2021, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 422 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 302 |
| Business Administration & Management | 134 |
| Marketing | 74 |
| Real Estate | 39 |
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