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Accounting at Western New England University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Western New England University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western New England University is located in Springfield, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 accounting degrees were awarded at Western New England University.

Studying Online at Western New England University

Distance learning is available at Western New England University. Of 3,674 students, 266 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,506 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Western New England University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western New England University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#11 of 28
Best Value	Massachusetts	#20 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#23 of 70
Best Value	New England (Region)	#49 of 69
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#253 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#1068 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Western New England University

Students who complete Western New England University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,202
2 years	$68,858
3 years	$77,063
4 years	$85,792
5 years	$93,038

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Western New England University report median earnings of $85,792, compared with $75,106 for all Western New England University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Western New England University is $22,400.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Western New England University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Western New England University are 33% women (8) and 67% men (16).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Western New England University

Among the 16 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Western New England University, 38% were women (6) and 62% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 6% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Western New England University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Western New England University

Of the 8 master’s accounting degrees awarded at Western New England University, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Western New England University

The Accounting program at Western New England University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	24

Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Western New England University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.