by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CCSU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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CCSU was ranked #132 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 132 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Connecticut State University handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 127 students received their master’s degree in accounting from CCSU. This makes it the #25 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 CCSU is $52,758. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,140 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 $25,621.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at CCSU is $195 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CCSU paid an average of $628 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $612 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $5,796 | $5,796 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,710 | $12,710 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,256 | $2,256 |
Learn more about CCSU tuition and fees.
Of the 93 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from CCSU in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the CCSU accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCSU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from CCSU make a median salary of $80,905 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 115 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from CCSU in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Central Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 101 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 79 |
| Marketing | 68 |
| Construction Management | 50 |
| Management Information Systems | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.