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Accounting in Connecticut

Accounting Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 1,065 students earned their Accounting degrees in CT.

An Accounting major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

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 331
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Associate Degree 53
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for 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 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:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,210. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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Fairfield University

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

This private school has an average net price of $45,701. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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#4

Post University

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,729. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $44,554. 33% of the teachers are full time.

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University of Hartford

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,886. 44% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,707. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

This private school has an average net price of $39,682. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

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University of New Haven

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,170. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,450

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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