by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Samford University compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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Samford University holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #191 out of 718 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 11 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 14 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Alabama | 15 |
| College Major Best Value | 15 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Samford University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Samford University earn a median of $73,641 a year. This is below $80,035, the median for all majors at Samford University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,410 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Learn more about Samford University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 44% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Samford University were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at Samford University are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samford University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the accounting majors at Samford University.