by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Montclair State was ranked #136 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 #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 136 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Montclair State. This makes it the #96 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,917 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $34,663 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about Montclair State tuition and fees.
Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from Montclair State in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Montclair State does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montclair State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Montclair State. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 865 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 46 |
| General Business/Commerce | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | 9 |
| Human Resource Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.