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Accounting in Massachusetts

Accounting Schools in Massachusetts

1,504 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 701
Bachelor’s Degree 688
Associate Degree 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 61.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Massachusetts

45,970 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $84,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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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
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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Boston College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,090.

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125 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Bentley.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882.

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#6

Merrimack College

North Andover
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,521. 85% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#9

Nichols College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,137. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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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
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720

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 13
Accounting Management 2
Other Accounting 1

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