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. We've also included details on how UMass Dartmouth ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Dartmouth was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMass Dartmouth. This makes it the #282 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 Dartmouth is $48,585. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Dartmouth, accounting students borrow a median amount of $28,732 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 UMass Dartmouth is $311 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $606 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,940 | $17,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,772 | $1,772 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Dartmouth. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Dartmouth make a median salary of $69,724 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, 25 accounting majors earned their master's degree from UMass Dartmouth. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 234 |
| Marketing | 81 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 58 |
| Management Information Systems | 47 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.