by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #521 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 396 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 521 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $58,144. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 42 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WestConn, about 60% were men and 40% 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 Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 71 |
| Marketing | 51 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 33 |
| Management Information Systems | 30 |
| General Business/Commerce | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.