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Accounting Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 6,896 students earned their Accounting degrees in CA.

An Accounting major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,415
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,415
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,415
Associate Degree 1,723
Bachelor’s Degree 1,424
Master’s Degree 824
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 441
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 441
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.7%
  • White: 32.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

In this state, there are 528,970 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in California

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $84,430, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 6%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,987. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,031.

#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,583 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $5,094. The 8.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. 82% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at USD.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,026 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Sierra College

Rocklin
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. A typical student attending Sierra College will pay a net price of $4,044. Graduates earn an average $33,129 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Managers 22% $139,240
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690
Budget Analysts 10% $86,730
Tax Preparers 9% $52,020
Credit Analysts 9% $79,210
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1% $50,900
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 0% $46,340
Brokerage Clerks 0% $57,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 61,259
Management Sciences & Methods 4,421
Business & Commerce 1,843
Human Resource Management 1,593
Finance & Financial Management 1,442
Marketing 1,301
Managerial Economics 1,248
Hospitality Management 966

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