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Accounting Schools in Connecticut

519 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Connecticut

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 436
Post-Master’s Certificate 83
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 83

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a accounting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 61,700 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $84,890, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Connecticut that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $22,974. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,244 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,712. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart.

#6

Post University

Waterbury
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,529.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,290. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,230.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,735.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,384 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,705 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in CT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $144,500
Business Professors 14% $90,060
Tax Preparers 10% $46,760
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Financial Analysts 9% $92,470
Budget Analysts 7% $81,850
Credit Analysts 3% $76,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Business Administration & Management 1,836
Management Sciences & Methods 502
Business & Commerce 234
Human Resource Management 213
Marketing 35
Taxation 17
Management Information Systems 12
Finance & Financial Management 11

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