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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The accounting major at Salem State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Accounting. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Salem State. This makes it the #388 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Salem State in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Salem State accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Salem State Online Learning page.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Salem State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 70 |
| Marketing | 47 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 25 |
| Human Resource Management | 19 |
| International Business | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.