# Western Connecticut State University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Danbury, CT. IPEDS 130776, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,144
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,895 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,375 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in CT: 11 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (15 colleges, $91,777): -$10,882
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,522

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,895 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,507 | $59,566 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,716 | $60,488 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,697 | $73,634 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $18,737 | $82,630 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,318 | $94,012 | 2.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | $110,586 | $26,633 | $48,095 | 84% |
| University of Connecticut | $106,959 | $21,898 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $106,959 | $21,898 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $106,959 | $21,898 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $106,959 | $21,898 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $106,959 | $21,898 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Quinnipiac University | $103,533 | $24,000 | $40,675 | 76% |
| Sacred Heart University | $91,777 | $27,000 | $46,174 | 74% |
| University of New Haven | $86,158 | $20,772 | $34,192 | 63% |
| University of Hartford | $84,114 | $26,250 | $30,282 | 54% |
| Western Connecticut State University | $80,895 | $25,375 | $17,604 | 52% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $75,235 | $23,250 | $21,067 | 57% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $74,408 | $22,375 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Albertus Magnus College | $71,436 | $33,302 | $34,028 | 52% |
| University of Bridgeport | $68,559 | not reported | $27,807 | 41% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $102,020 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $97,550 CT, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $211,000 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $174,830 CT, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $158,310 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $109,500 CT, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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