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Accounting in Connecticut

Accounting Schools in Connecticut

1,320 students earned Accounting degrees in Connecticut in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 5th most popular major out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

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 614
Master’s Degree 417
Associate Degree 185
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 62.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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:

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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254 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 96% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Post University

Waterbury
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
13,844 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,729.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at UHart. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,707.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,092. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,682. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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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
Financial Analysts 9% $92,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Business Administration & Management 3,644
Finance & Financial Management 880
Marketing 694
Business & Commerce 691
Management Sciences & Methods 617
Human Resource Management 263
Management Information Systems 194
Construction Management 74

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