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, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #99 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Northeastern. This makes it the #65 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $70,005 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northeastern University.
Of the 68 accounting students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 1,021 |
| International Business | 127 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 28 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Taxation | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
