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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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SCU is in the top 5% of the country for accounting. In particular, it placed #8 out of 718 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Accounting Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 20 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 47 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in California | 87 |
During the most recent reporting year, Santa Clara University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at SCU report a median salary of $101,411 a year. This is below $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCU, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $17,188 in student loans. This is below $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
Find out more about SCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the accounting majors at Santa Clara University.