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. Also, learn how Quinnipiac ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Quinnipiac was ranked #115 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 #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 115 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Quinnipiac University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Quinnipiac. This makes it the #306 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,566 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 Quinnipiac, accounting students borrow a median amount of $96,765 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 Quinnipiac paid an average of $1,160 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 | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| Fees | $2,690 | $2,690 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,660 | $2,660 |
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Of the 39 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Quinnipiac, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Quinnipiac are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at Quinnipiac make a median salary of $73,963. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Accounting from Quinnipiac in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Quinnipiac are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Quinnipiac University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 380 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 114 |
| Marketing | 100 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 37 |
| International Business | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.