by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Suffolk University compares to other colleges that offer accounting.
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Suffolk University is in the top 15% of the country for accounting. More specifically it was ranked #287 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Massachusetts | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Suffolk University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University report a median salary of $78,301 a year. This is higher than $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Suffolk University, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
Read more about Suffolk University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 32% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at Suffolk University.
This accounting program at Suffolk University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 3 |
Suffolk University granted 3 completions in accounting and finance in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).