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. In addition, we cover how Nichols ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at Nichols was ranked #505 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nichols College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Nichols. This makes it the #204 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 Nichols is $48,403. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Nichols make a median salary of $63,128. 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 Nichols, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,858 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Nichols College.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Nichols in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Nichols in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nichols College with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 144 |
| General Business/Commerce | 84 |
| Marketing | 31 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 17 |
| Human Resource Management | 13 |
