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. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UCONN came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UCONN. This makes it the #41 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 UCONN is $70,945. 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 UCONN, accounting students borrow a median amount of $40,764 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UCONN is $435 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UCONN make a median salary of $74,755 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students earned a master's degree in accounting from UCONN. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 313 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 307 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 258 |
| Marketing | 106 |
| Human Resource Management | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.