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2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut

26 Colleges
$59,281 Avg Salary
$23,933 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Accounting School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 2nd in Connecticut. In fact, 1,329 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Connecticut the most popular school in Connecticut for accounting students. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at UCONN accumulate an average of around $21,288 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $435.

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The excellent programs at Central Connecticut State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Accounting majors at CCSU take out an average of $21,183 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $195.

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#3

Post University

Waterbury, CT

The excellent programs at Post University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Connecticut. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury.

Accounting majors at Post University take out an average of $32,249 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Out of the 26 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, Fairfield University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at Fairfield U accumulate an average of around $27,542 in student debt.

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#5

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sacred Heart University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut list. Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at Sacred Heart accumulate an average of around $23,750 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $537.

Full Accounting at Sacred Heart University Report

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut ranking. Located in the midsize city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Accounting majors at UHart take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular accounting programs. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.

While working on their degree, accounting majors at WestConn accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt.

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Eastern Connecticut State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut list. ECSU is a small public school located in the fringe town of Willimantic.

Accounting majors at ECSU take out an average of $23,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Accounting at Eastern Connecticut State University Report

#9

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Schools in Connecticut ranking. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden.

On average, accounting graduates from Quinnipiac take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Manchester Community College

Manchester, CT

Manchester Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for accounting students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Manchester, MCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 1,896
New Hampshire 1,460
Rhode Island 569
Maine 186
Vermont 144

Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 68,501
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19,139
Accounting and Finance 3,781
Accounting and Business/Management 1,538
Other Accounting and Related Services 844
Auditing 179

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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