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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UofSC. This makes it the #85 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,283 a year. 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 UofSC, accounting students borrow a median amount of $74,498 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 UofSC is $780 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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Of the 139 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from UofSC in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UofSC make a median salary of $65,563 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, 58 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from UofSC. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 609 |
| Business Administration & Management | 448 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 374 |
| International Business | 339 |
| Marketing | 335 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.