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Accounting in Massachusetts

Accounting Schools in Massachusetts

1,809 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Accounting is the 18th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 896
Master’s Degree 710
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 98
Associate Degree 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
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: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 146,150 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $81,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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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

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846.

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

This private school has an average net price of $39,699. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid.

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Boston College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,707. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,882. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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#8

Merrimack College

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

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,195.

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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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Nichols College

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 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
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Business Administration & Management 11,109
Management Sciences & Methods 3,311
Finance & Financial Management 2,157
Business & Commerce 2,076
Marketing 1,663
International Business 611
Hospitality Management 372
Human Resource Management 311

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