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Accounting Schools in Arizona

2,170 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,381
Master’s Degree 257
Associate Degree 194
Post-Master’s Certificate 148
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 148
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 147
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 17.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Arizona

71,780 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $63,710, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

932 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
85,836 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.51 years to graduate. 5% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $13,365.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
103,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,384 a year.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
77,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,895 after earning their degree at this institution.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
48,274 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
28,711 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 65% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,682 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,000 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,059. 32 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Phoenix College

Phoenix
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,050 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,118.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,516 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

Accounting Careers in AZ

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Financial Managers 32% $103,910
Financial Examiners 26% $50,690
Financial Analysts 24% $74,200
Credit Analysts 23% $55,760
Brokerage Clerks 22% $47,620
Accountants and Auditors 19% $64,380
Tax Preparers 16% $34,930
Statistical Assistants 14% $36,360
Budget Analysts 13% $68,390
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 8% $41,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8% $39,100
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -3% $73,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Business Administration & Management 17,284
Other Business & Marketing 1,556
Management Sciences & Methods 1,069
Marketing 989
Finance & Financial Management 932
Management Information Systems 637
Human Resource Management 497
International Business 395

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