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Accounting Schools in Massachusetts

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

An Accounting major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 636
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Massachusetts

There are 146,150 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $81,460, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $65,632 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,806. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Fitchburg State. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

#4

Merrimack College

North Andover
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,705 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 50% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,334.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

An average student at Suffolk will pay a net price of $30,995. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $50,432 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%.

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. An average student at Boston College will pay a net price of $36,599. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

#9

Nichols College

Dudley
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,102 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Nichols will pay a net price of $29,951.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UMass Dartmouth will pay a net price of $20,050. In their early career, UMass Dartmouth grads earn an average salary of $44,797.

Accounting Careers in MA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Tax Preparers 9% $59,920
Accountants and Auditors 9% $74,890
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 5,205
Management Sciences & Methods 2,921
Finance & Financial Management 778
Marketing 439
Business & Commerce 399
International Business 354
Human Resource Management 261
Entrepreneurial Studies 164

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