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 #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 365 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 450 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nichols College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $53,761. 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 Nichols, accounting students borrow a median amount of $51,331 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 Nichols paid an average of $793 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,825 | $38,825 |
| Fees | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,950 | $14,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Nichols. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Nichols are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Nichols 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 Nichols Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Nichols make a median salary of $76,987 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Nichols are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Nichols College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 99 |
| General Business/Commerce | 74 |
| Marketing | 30 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 |