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. We've also included details on how ECSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #10 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 356 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 478 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in accounting from ECSU. This makes it the #245 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 ECSU is $42,549. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at ECSU paid an average of $626 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECSU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the ECSU 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 ECSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at ECSU make a median salary of $67,333. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from ECSU in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 80 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |
| Management Information Systems | 14 |
| Human Resource Management | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.