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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Syracuse 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, Syracuse came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 38 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Syracuse. This makes it the #72 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 Syracuse is $75,294. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Syracuse, accounting students borrow a median amount of $61,708 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Syracuse is $650 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 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 | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
Learn more about Syracuse tuition and fees.
Of the 101 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Syracuse in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Syracuse make a median salary of $81,011 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Syracuse. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 451 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 227 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 114 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.