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Accounting Schools in Massachusetts

2,053 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,129
Master’s Degree 636
Associate Degree 131
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 121
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 121
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 121
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,177 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Bentley grads earn an average salary of $78,514. 85% of students get financical aid.

#3

Boston College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,599. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,858 a year.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,839 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Suffolk. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,459 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#8

Merrimack College

North Andover
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,705 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

#10

Nichols College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

Accounting Careers in MA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Business Professors 22% $94,440
Financial Managers 17% $130,180
Statistical Assistants 9% $60,060
Tax Preparers 9% $59,920
Accountants and Auditors 9% $74,890
Budget Analysts 8% $83,240
Financial Analysts 7% $87,060
Financial Examiners 6% $93,720
Credit Analysts 4% $76,220
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $46,180
Brokerage Clerks -5% $55,700

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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