by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for accounting, coming in at #17 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 17 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 26 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 65 |
Here is each degree level offered in accounting at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 153 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $88,636 a year. This is above $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, accounting students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 153 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 2 |
