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Accounting & Finance Schools in North Carolina

1,994 Accounting and Finance students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting & Finance major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting & Finance Majors in North Carolina

Accounting and Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,509
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,509
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,509
Associate Degree 346
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 120
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 120
Master’s Degree 16
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a accounting and finance major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting and finance majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Accounting & Finance Grads in North Carolina

There are 58,760 people in the state and 2,227,060 people in the nation working in accounting and finance jobs.

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Wages for Accounting & Finance Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, accounting and finance grads earn an average of $76,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer accounting and finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,600 a year. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,129. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
5,441 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,628 after graduation. 12% of the teachers are full time. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,677 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,548 Total Students

21% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,827 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,963 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,283.

Accounting & Finance Careers in NC

Some of the careers accounting and finance majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Accountants and Auditors 14% $69,840
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting and finance.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General Accounting 1,693
Accounting Management 45
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 6
Other Accounting 4

View all majors related to Accounting & Finance

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