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General Accounting Schools in Connecticut

1,182 students earned Accounting degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 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 685
Master’s Degree 344
Post-Master’s Certificate 83
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 83
Associate Degree 58
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

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: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,974.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Fairfield University

Fairfield
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#4

Post University

Waterbury
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,529. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,431. Graduates earn an average $53,558 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,712. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

A typical student attending WestConn will pay a net price of $18,166. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. In their early career, ECSU grads earn an average salary of $43,081. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $41,230. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#10

University of New Haven

West Haven
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,735. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

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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