Accounting at Lasell University

Lasell's accounting graduates earn $45,612 their first year—nearly $20,000 below Massachusetts's median for accounting programs and $8,000 under the national average. Among the state's 26 accounting programs, this ranks in just the 10th percentile, meaning 90% of comparable Massachusetts programs produce better outcomes. The gap is stark: nearby Bentley grads earn $72,823, and even UMass-Amherst graduates clear $67,574. For families paying private tuition rates, this performance gap matters.

The debt load of $26,500 is roughly average, but paired with below-market earnings, graduates face a harder path to financial stability than peers at stronger programs. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift year-to-year, but the 19th percentile national ranking suggests a consistent pattern rather than a statistical fluke.

If your child is set on accounting and considering Lasell, compare the net price carefully against public options like UMass-Amherst or other Massachusetts state schools. The $20,000 earnings gap in year one compounds over time—that's real money toward student loans, housing, or savings. Unless Lasell's net cost significantly undercuts alternatives, this program doesn't offer competitive preparation for the Massachusetts accounting job market.