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Accounting & Finance Schools in Massachusetts

206 Accounting and Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Accounting & Finance is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting & Finance Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 199
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Accounting & Finance Grads in Massachusetts

84,350 people in the state and 2,227,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting and finance.

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Wages for Accounting & Finance Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, accounting and finance grads earn an average of $85,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer accounting and finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,514 a year.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,951. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,839 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 97% of students get financical aid.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Cambridge College grads earn an average salary of $37,087.

Accounting & Finance Careers in MA

Some of the careers accounting and finance majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Accountants and Auditors 9% $74,890
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
General Accounting 1,650
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 29
Auditing 12
Accounting Management 2
Other Accounting 1

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