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Accounting Schools in Alaska

175 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 10 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 60
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Master’s Degree 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 28.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Alaska

In this state, there are 9,580 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Alaska

Accounting grads earn an average of $79,650 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alaska that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
10,845 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,531.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,826 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,536 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
317 Total Students

12% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Alaska Career College will pay a net price of $16,351. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
268 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,091 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Accounting Careers in AK

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 6% $52,240
Financial Managers 5% $103,690
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4% $47,720
Accountants and Auditors 3% $75,590
Financial Analysts 3% $82,900
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $87,060
Statistical Assistants 0% $0
Tax Preparers 0% $49,520
Budget Analysts -4% $77,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Business Administration & Management 356
Other Business & Marketing 29
Marketing 19
Construction Management 19
Finance & Financial Management 18
Human Resource Management 12
Hospitality Management 11
Management Information Systems 6

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