Accounting Schools in Connecticut
In 2018-2019, 1,554 students earned their Accounting degrees in CT.
As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Connecticut
Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 797 |
Master’s Degree | 357 |
Associate’s Degree | 256 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 86 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 58 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 58 |
Gender Distribution
In Connecticut, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of accounting majors in Connecticut is as follows:
- Asian: 7.5%
- Black or African American: 8.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
- White: 61.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
- Other Races: 9.2%

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Connecticut
61,700 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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.

Most Popular Accounting Programs in CT
There are 26 colleges in Connecticut that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $39,100.
In their early career, Post University grads earn an average salary of $34,900. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $55,500 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.
The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,066.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.
This private school has an average net price of $29,592. 99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Uhart grads earn an average salary of $38,400.
35% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,546. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,124. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,700 a year.
Accounting Careers in CT
Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:
Job Title | CT Job Growth | CT Median Salary |
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Financial Managers | 18% | $144,500 |
Statistical Assistants | 12% | $72,300 |
Tax Preparers | 10% | $46,760 |
Financial Examiners | 9% | $102,950 |
Accountants and Auditors | 9% | $76,450 |
Financial Analysts | 8% | $92,470 |
Budget Analysts | 7% | $81,850 |
Credit Analysts | 2% | $76,510 |
Brokerage Clerks | 0% | $58,110 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | -2% | $46,860 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | -2% | $51,930 |
Related Majors in Connecticut
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.
Major | Annual Graduates in CT |
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Business Administration & Management | 3,737 |
Finance & Financial Management | 950 |
Business & Commerce | 923 |
Marketing | 708 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 430 |
Management Information Systems | 312 |
Human Resource Management | 252 |
Business Support & Assistance | 117 |
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