by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #511 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report a median salary of $57,569 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,251 in student loans. This is below $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.