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 UMass Amherst 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, UMass Amherst came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 148 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #19 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 UMass Amherst is $62,571. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Amherst make a median salary of $65,906 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 180 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from UMass Amherst in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 148 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 720 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 234 |
| Management Information Systems | 158 |
| Marketing | 150 |
| Hospitality Management | 115 |
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