by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 621 master's degrees in accounting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The accounting master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in accounting.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting needs to look into Bentley University. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a master’s in accounting from Bentley University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in accounting needs to check out University of Massachusetts Amherst. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in accounting. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in accounting from Boston College
Suffolk University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in accounting. Suffolk is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in accounting from Suffolk University
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in accounting from Northeastern University
Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a master’s in accounting from Bridgewater State University
Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in accounting from Merrimack College
UMass Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of North Dartmouth.More information about a master’s in accounting from University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Western New England is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Springfield.More information about a master’s in accounting from Western New England University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 313 | 344 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 70 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 351 |
| Maine | 146 | 23 |
| Vermont | 115 | 29 |
One of 5 majors within the Accounting area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Auditing | 12 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
