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Accounting at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Accounting Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Accounting

UMass Amherst Accounting Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, UMass Amherst came in at #25. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools	11
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	15
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $48-$75k)	17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $30-$48k)	18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	22
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Accounting Graduates	23
Best Accounting Schools	25
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates	27
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income $75-$110k)	29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	29
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools	34
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	39
Highest Paid Accounting Graduates	41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	47
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (Income Over $110k)	73
Best Value Colleges for Accounting (With Aid)	82
Best Accounting Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	116
Best Accounting Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	119
Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	124
Best Accounting Colleges for Veterans	144
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	214
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Accounting	218
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Accounting	370
Best Value Colleges for Accounting	464

Popularity of Accounting at UMass Amherst

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 148 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #15 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.

 

Accounting Student Diversity at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Accounting Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 180 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. About 56% were men and 44% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in 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	6
Hispanic or Latino	25
White	102
Non-Resident Aliens	8
Other Races	13

UMass Amherst Accounting Master’s Program

Of the 148 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from UMass Amherst in 2021, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 master's in accounting.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	8
White	104
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	18

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License

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