by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 5% of the country for accounting. In particular, it placed #28 out of 718 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Amherst handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst earn a median of $88,636 a year. This is above $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, accounting students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 53% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 46% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Here are the demographics of the accounting majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
This accounting program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 2 |
UMass Amherst conferred 2 degrees in accounting and related services, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.