Accounting at Nichols College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Nichols College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nichols College is in Dudley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 accounting degrees were awarded at Nichols College.
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Online Class Availability at Nichols College
Many students take online classes at Nichols College. Of 1,392 students, 305 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Nichols College
Rankings can help you compare Nichols College’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 70 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #50 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #540 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1070 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #43 of 70 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #50 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #540 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1070 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Nichols College
Graduates of Nichols College’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 | $55,766 |
| 2 years | $51,169 |
| 3 years | $53,268 |
| 4 years | $66,597 |
| 5 years | $84,976 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Nichols College take home a median $66,597, compared with $62,493 for all Nichols College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Accounting graduates from Nichols College comes in at $25,858.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Nichols College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Nichols College are 33% women (12) and 67% men (24).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Nichols College
Among the 18 bachelor’s accounting graduates at Nichols College, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Nichols College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Nichols College, below the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at Nichols College
Of the 18 master’s accounting graduates at Nichols College, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Nichols College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Nichols College, lower 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 Nichols College
This Accounting program at Nichols College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Nichols College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
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.