General Accounting at Northeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 66 general accounting degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Northeastern University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 64 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #19 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 842 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #44 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #826 of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Northeastern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Accounting graduates at Northeastern University are 58% women (38) and 42% men (28).
General Accounting Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 66 master’s general accounting graduates at Northeastern University, 58% were women (38) and 42% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Those who complete General Accounting program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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.