Top master's in accounting programs in Connecticut

Accounting master’s graduates in Connecticut earn a weighted average salary of $82,754 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 5% nationally.

Our accounting graduate rankings cover 6 of the 10 programs available in Connecticut, accounting for 86% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in Connecticut | #20 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 0.19

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $97,145

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,547

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Connecticut | #21 in Accounting nationally

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 0.20

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $82,778

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.2

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Connecticut | #31 in Accounting nationally

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

Economic score 0.22

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $81,187

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Connecticut | #63 in Accounting nationally

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

Economic score 0.24

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $83,222

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,575

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in Connecticut | #133 in Accounting nationally

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 0.29

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $80,620

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,475

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in Connecticut | #187 in Accounting nationally

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut

Economic score 0.37

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $67,034

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,008

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in accounting in Connecticut?

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in accounting is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in accounting earn in Connecticut?

Salary

$82,754

The median master's degree in accounting graduate earns $82,754 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in accounting cost in Connecticut?

Net cost

$26,085

The average annual cost of a master's degree in accounting is $26,085. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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