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Accounting Schools in Alabama

1,438 students earned Accounting degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 920
Master’s Degree 398
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 44
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Associate Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 50,740 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Alabama

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $59,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,273 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,534.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Graduates earn an average $52,489 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,585. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,631. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,535 a year.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,794 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,451 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $52,360. A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $17,250.

#8

Samford University

Birmingham
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,716. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,461 a year.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 99% of students get financical aid.

Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 22% $38,100
Financial Managers 18% $114,980
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Tax Preparers 7% $29,970
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Brokerage Clerks 5% $49,350
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $53,590
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Business Administration & Management 6,963
Marketing 1,451
Finance & Financial Management 1,274
Human Resource Management 416
Management Information Systems 416
Hospitality Management 311
Business & Commerce 302
Managerial Economics 294

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