by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Ranked at #13 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UCONN is in the top 1% of the country for accounting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 93 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UCONN. This makes it the #41 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCONN is $65,893. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UCONN make a median salary of $66,943. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,898 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UCONN is $435 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UCONN. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 93 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UCONN, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 409 |
| Business Administration & Management | 364 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 227 |
| Marketing | 113 |
| General Business/Commerce | 44 |
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