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Accounting Schools in Connecticut

1,382 students earned Accounting degrees in Connecticut in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 646
Master’s Degree 424
Associate Degree 187
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $84,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

250 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,653 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $13,434. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,876 Total Students

In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $58,770. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. This public school has an average net price of $21,724.

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,433 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#4

Post University

Waterbury
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
14,055 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,592 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,785 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,090 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,917 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,802 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $16,154.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $18,292.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,494 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 24%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Accounting Careers in CT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $144,500
Statistical Assistants 13% $72,300
Tax Preparers 10% $46,760
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Financial Analysts 9% $92,470
Budget Analysts 7% $81,850
Credit Analysts 3% $76,510
Brokerage Clerks 0% $58,110
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -2% $46,860
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $51,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Business Administration & Management 3,593
Finance & Financial Management 879
Marketing 690
Business & Commerce 673
Management Sciences & Methods 583
Human Resource Management 256
Management Information Systems 182
Construction Management 73

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