by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #848 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,332 a year. This is higher than $46,292, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Connecticut State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from WestConn. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 78 |
| Marketing | 56 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 33 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
| General Business/Commerce | 14 |
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