by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Suffolk ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Suffolk is in the top 10% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #82 out of 1,286 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Suffolk. This makes it the #141 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 Suffolk is $48,716. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Suffolk make a median salary of $71,555 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $59,102.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Suffolk University.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Suffolk. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 258 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 153 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 122 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 59 |
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