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Accounting at Saint Ambrose University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, take a look at what Saint Ambrose University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Saint Ambrose University is located in Davenport, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 accounting degrees were granted at Saint Ambrose University.

Online & Distance Learning at Saint Ambrose University

Online coursework is an option at Saint Ambrose University. Of 2,498 students, 225 (9%) studied exclusively online and 849 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Saint Ambrose University

Rankings can help you compare Saint Ambrose University’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#14 of 21
Best Value	Iowa	#16 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#68 of 113
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#90 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#624 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#910 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Saint Ambrose University

Students who complete Saint Ambrose University’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,083
2 years	$48,526
3 years	$56,497
4 years	$65,556
5 years	$79,551

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn a median of $65,556, compared with $62,272 for all Saint Ambrose University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Saint Ambrose University stands at $26,559.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at Saint Ambrose University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Saint Ambrose University are 36% women (9) and 64% men (16).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Saint Ambrose University

Among the 21 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Saint Ambrose University, 38% were women (8) and 62% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Ambrose University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 5% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Ambrose University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Saint Ambrose University

Of the 4 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Saint Ambrose University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Saint Ambrose University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Unknown	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Saint Ambrose University

The Accounting program at Saint Ambrose University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	25

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at Saint Ambrose University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.