Best accounting colleges in Connecticut

Accounting bachelor graduates in Connecticut earn a weighted average salary of $75,597 3 years after graduation. This places Connecticut graduate earnings in the top 5% nationally. Additionally, accounting graduates earn 21% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our accounting rankings cover 11 of the 13 programs available in Connecticut, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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 | #118 in Accounting nationally

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

Economic score 2.15

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $23,512

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $80,683

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Connecticut | #180 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.49

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,707

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,963

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Connecticut | #201 in Accounting nationally

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 2.61

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $45,701

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $89,779

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Connecticut | #296 in Accounting nationally

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

Economic score 3.30

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $39,682

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,981

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Connecticut | #369 in Accounting nationally

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

Economic score 4.10

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $44,554

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,390

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Connecticut | #383 in Accounting nationally

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut

Economic score 4.27

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $33,170

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,891

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Connecticut | #388 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 4.32

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,210

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,665

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Connecticut | #429 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 5.28

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,092

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,706

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Connecticut | #435 in Accounting nationally

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

Economic score 5.40

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $30,886

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,695

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut

Economic score 3.23

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $18,729

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,833

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 32%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Economic score 19.76

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $26,331

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,198

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in accounting in Connecticut?

Years

4.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in accounting in Connecticut is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 4.4 years.

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

Salary

$75,597

The median bachelor's degree in accounting graduate earns $75,597 4 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$29,134

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in accounting is $29,134. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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