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 #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
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 $43,734. This is less than $46,936, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Dartmouth, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,190 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 $23,250.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at UMass Dartmouth is $311 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Dartmouth paid an average of $1,295 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $606 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the UMass Dartmouth accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Dartmouth Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UMass Dartmouth make a median salary of $53,201. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,117.
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.