by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU highly for accounting, coming in at #118 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 118 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 14 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 65 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in accounting at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 52 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
SHU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $84,527 a year. This is higher than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, accounting students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at SHU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 52 |
