Accounting is one of the most popular degrees, with many job opportunities in business, government, and nonprofits. With an accounting degree, you can choose from a wide range of career paths, such as tax accounting, auditing, financial planning, and more.

Accountants are still in demand, with growth rates predicted at over 11% per year through 2025 and salaries ranging from $50,000 up to $200,000 at the high end.

An accounting degree can be the starting point for professional certifications such as CPA, CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). These certifications can directly benefit your job prospects and income.

As you gain experience and expertise, you can climb the career ladder into managerial and leadership positions, such as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) or controller.

Job security among accountants has been very high, even during economic downturns.

In the Boston area, there are over 25 colleges where you can study accounting. You will find a wide range of options, starting with entry-level programs where you can earn an Associate Degree (AS) in two years and quickly become part of the workforce as a bookkeeper, accounting assistant, or tax preparer. Salaries for these degrees can range from $20 to $40 an hour.

Many colleges offer four-year undergraduate degrees in combination with a degree in business administration and a concentration in accounting. They are great stepping stones for a graduate degree and a CPA certification. Many colleges offer these degrees, including Emmanuel College, Merrimack College  Lasell College and Salem State University .

Masters degrees in Accounting are offered by a number of colleges in Boston. These degrees offer various specialized tracks such  as  Finance or Taxation. They also prepare you to pass the CPA certification. Examples of Colleges  with Master's degrees are Boston College, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts , Curry College and Gordon College.

Bentley University has ranked as one of the top accounting schools in the country for over a hundred years.  They offer a number of accounting oriented undergrad degrees with at least seven different Masters degrees in accounting finance and taxation. 

Boston Accounting Colleges - Universities

School	Tuition	Net-Price	Selectivity	Size	Location	Degrees
Northeastern University						Accounting, BSBA
University of Massachusetts						Accounting, CPA
Boston College						Accounting, Finance
Bridgewater State University						Accounting, Finance
Salem State University						Accounting, Finance
Suffolk University						Accounting, Finance, Certificates, DualDegree
Framingham State University						Accounting
Bentley University						Accounting, Finance, Taxation

Boston Accounting Colleges - Four Year Colleges

School	Tuition	Net-Price	Selectivity	Size	Location	Degrees
Simmons College						Accounting, CPA
Endicott College						Accounting, CPA
Curry College						Accounting, CPA
Merrimack College						Accounting, CPA
Emmanuel College						Accounting
Lasell College						Accounting
Gordon College						Accounting, MSFA
Regis College						Accounting Minor
Fisher College						Accounting
Eastern Nazarene College						Accounting

Boston Accounting Colleges - Two Year Colleges

School	Tuition	Net-Price	Selectivity	Size	Location	Degrees
Bunker Hill Community College						Accounting
Northern Essex Community College						Accounting
Massachusetts Bay Community College						Accounting
Quincy College						Accounting