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Accounting Schools in Connecticut

1,476 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 688
Master’s Degree 436
Associate Degree 205
Post-Master’s Certificate 83
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 83
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 55
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 55
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9

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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,806 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#3

Fairfield University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,633. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $66,244 after graduation.

#4

Post University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Graduates earn an average $29,296 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,529.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

University of Hartford

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

An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $28,712. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,544 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,081 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Accounting Careers in CT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $144,500
Business Professors 14% $90,060
Statistical Assistants 13% $72,300
Tax Preparers 10% $46,760
Financial Examiners 9% $102,950
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450
Financial Analysts 9% $92,470
Budget Analysts 7% $81,850
Credit Analysts 3% $76,510
Brokerage Clerks 0% $58,110
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -2% $46,860
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $51,930

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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