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. We've also included details on how Suffolk ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Suffolk is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #84 out of 958 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 84 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Suffolk. This makes it the #141 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 Suffolk is $59,704. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, accounting students borrow a median amount of $42,788 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 Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
Learn more about Suffolk tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Suffolk. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Suffolk 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 Suffolk Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Suffolk make a median salary of $72,794 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Suffolk. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 245 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 204 |
| Marketing | 127 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 114 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.