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General Accounting Schools in Massachusetts

1,731 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 85 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 928
Master’s Degree 621
Associate Degree 101
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 46
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Massachusetts

There are 45,970 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 Massachusetts

Accounting grads earn an average of $84,020 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038. 90% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
151 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. Graduates earn an average $70,858 after graduation.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,334. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $78,514 a year. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,797 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Merrimack College

North Andover
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Merrimack. This private school has an average net price of $34,367.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,017. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#9

Nichols College

Dudley
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,518 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,951. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,594. 72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Western New England.

General Accounting Careers in MA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $74,890
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Accounting & Finance 202
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 29
Auditing 12
Accounting Management 2
Other Accounting 1

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