Best Accounting Programs in Connecticut in 2027

• Best Bachelor's63.7 out of 100

  Central Connecticut State University

  Bachelor of Science in Accounting

  Connecticut · BS

  Central Connecticut State University's BS Review
• Best Master's74.7 out of 100

  Central Connecticut State University

  Master of Science in Accounting

  Connecticut · MS

  Central Connecticut State University's MS Review

Two of the schools are public, UConn in Storrs and Central Connecticut State in New Britain. Three are private: Fairfield, Sacred Heart and Hartford. All three bachelor's programs are on campus, so you'll be in the classroom.

The master's programs give you more choices. Central Connecticut and Sacred Heart are hybrid, and Fairfield is on campus with hybrid options. UConn and Hartford are fully remote, so you can study from home.

Accountants and auditors in Connecticut earn a median of $97,550.

Every Connecticut program here teaches accounting through a business school, and you can attend on campus, hybrid or from home. We only count accreditation once the program shows up on the accreditor's published directory.

Each level has its own list, scored on seven factors: cost, graduate earnings, completion, flexibility, track record, accreditation and reputation. You can read how it works on the methodology page. You'll find each program's score, out of a possible 100, on its card.

Bachelor's programs run from 78.6 to 80.3.

• The school is based in Connecticut
• In-state rate shown when the school publishes one
• Scored the same way as every list, and compared only with programs at its own degree level

Each Program Score blends seven factors: Cost 20%, Graduate Earnings 20%, Completion 15%, Flexibility 15%, Credential Alignment 10%, Track Record 10%, Program Reputation 10% (method version 2.0).

Prices at Public and Private Schools

Master's rates run from $916 to $1,285 per credit. Hartford is $916 and Sacred Heart is $1,010. UConn is $1,125 and Fairfield is $1,285. Each school lists one rate for every student, so you'll pay the same wherever you live. On a 30-credit degree, that works out to $27,480 at Hartford and $30,300 at Sacred Heart. UConn comes to $33,750 and Fairfield to $38,550.

The bachelor's programs at UConn, Central Connecticut and Fairfield bill through their universities, so you'll want to check each school's fee page for the current rate.

Preparing for Connecticut CPA Licensure

Several programs are built around certified public accountant (CPA) licensure. Central Connecticut's bachelor's meets the business and accounting education requirements of the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy. Its master's prepares you to meet the education requirements for CPA licensure in Connecticut, and the courses focus on the disciplines in the 2024 CPA licensure model.

Sacred Heart's 30-credit master's can count toward the 150 hours you need for licensure, and you may be eligible for Becker CPA review at no cost. Fairfield's master's includes time off to take the CPA exam and complete paid internships. If you want the exam steps, our CPA requirements guide covers them.

Matching a Program to Your Calendar

If you want an internship, UConn's bachelor's encourages one in the spring, summer or sixth or seventh semester. Its accelerated B.S./M.S. lets up to 12 graduate credits count toward both degrees. Fairfield's master's is designated as a science, technology, engineering and math program, with specializations in Assurance, Business Analytics and Taxation.

You can finish Hartford's master's full time in less than one year, or go part time at your own pace. There's a dual MSAT/MBA too. If you'd like a longer combined path, Central Connecticut offers a 5-year accelerated BS/MBA or BS/MSA.