Accounting at Strayer University-South Carolina
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Strayer University-South Carolina. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Strayer University-South Carolina sits in Greenville, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 accounting degrees were awarded at Strayer University-South Carolina.
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Studying Online at Strayer University-South Carolina
Many students take online classes at Strayer University-South Carolina. Among 2,110 students, 2,109 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Strayer University-South Carolina
Rankings can help you compare Strayer University-South Carolina’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #22 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #23 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #252 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #265 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1057 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1145 of 1,145 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Strayer University-South Carolina
Students who complete Strayer University-South Carolina’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,973 |
| 2 years | $46,927 |
| 3 years | $47,281 |
| 4 years | $54,241 |
| 5 years | $63,233 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Strayer University-South Carolina earn a median of $54,241, compared with $55,492 for all Strayer University-South Carolina graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Accounting graduates from Strayer University-South Carolina stands at $54,989.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Strayer University-South Carolina, by degree type.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Strayer University-South Carolina are 91% women (21) and 9% men (2).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Strayer University-South Carolina
Among the 7 associate’s accounting graduates at Strayer University-South Carolina, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina, lower than the national average of 46%.*
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Strayer University-South Carolina
Of the 10 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Strayer University-South Carolina, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Strayer University-South Carolina
Among the 6 master’s accounting graduates at Strayer University-South Carolina, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Strayer University-South Carolina, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Strayer University-South Carolina
This Accounting program at Strayer University-South Carolina offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 7 |
| Accounting & Finance | 6 |
| Accounting Management | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Strayer University-South Carolina go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Accounting majors, 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.