by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Bentley ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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Bentley is the best school in the country for accounting. In particular, it placed #106 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 25 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 25 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 25 |
| College Major Best Value | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bentley University conferred 112 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Bentley earn a median of $83,846 a year. This is below $99,062, the median for all majors at Bentley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Bentley, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,712, the typical median for all majors at Bentley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,910 | $61,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Bentley are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at Bentley are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bentley University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of accounting doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of accounting doctoral degree graduates at Bentley were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bentley University with a doctoral in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Bentley University.
This accounting program at Bentley includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 48 |
Bentley conferred 48 completions in accounting and finance in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).