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Accounting & Finance Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 26 students earned their Accounting and Finance degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Accounting & Finance is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting & Finance Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.2%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Accounting & Finance Grads in Washington

There are 53,400 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 Washington

In this state, accounting and finance grads earn an average of $78,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer accounting and finance degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Northwest University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,037 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Accounting & Finance Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $123,430
Financial Analysts 22% $80,300
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Budget Analysts 10% $73,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
General Accounting 1,098
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 443
Auditing 56
Accounting Management 5

View all majors related to Accounting & Finance

View Nationwide Accounting & Finance Report

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