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General Accounting Schools in Connecticut

1,126 students earned Accounting degrees in Connecticut in the <nil> year.

A General Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General 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 350
Post-Master’s Certificate 81
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 81
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Connecticut

There are 18,980 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $84,990, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,724. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $58,770.

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

Graduates earn an average $49,656 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Fairfield University

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

An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $43,569. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#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. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,090 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,871. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart.

#6

University of Hartford

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

45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

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

A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $16,154. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

56% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, ECSU grads earn an average salary of $46,225. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#10

University of New Haven

West Haven
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
7,513 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. An average student at University of New Haven will pay a net price of $33,109. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Accounting Careers in CT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Budget Analysts 7% $81,850
Credit Analysts 3% $76,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 150
Accounting Management 92

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