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. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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USD is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in accounting from USD. This makes it the #349 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 USD is $69,240. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at USD is $915 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 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 | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from USD. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from USD in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 253 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 204 |
| Real Estate | 131 |
| Marketing | 116 |
| International Business | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.