by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how BSU compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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BSU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. Specifically, it ranked #565 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 22 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 22 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bridgewater State University awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,079 a year. This is higher than $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
Learn more about BSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Bridgewater State University.
The accounting program at BSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 72 |
BSU awarded 72 degrees in accounting and finance in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).