by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SHU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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SHU is a solid choice among schools offering accounting. More specifically it was ranked #124 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 13 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 13 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Connecticut | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $84,527 a year. This is higher than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, accounting students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Learn more about SHU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 63% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 56% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Sacred Heart University.