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Accounting Schools in California

7,141 students earned Accounting degrees in California in the <nil> year.

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 Than 1 Year 2,697
Associate Degree 1,880
Bachelor’s Degree 1,202
Master’s Degree 827
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 481
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 481
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54

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: 22.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
40,108 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,782 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,944.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,257 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 6%.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,478 a year.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
2,251 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,554 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,104.

#5

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,443 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,251 a year.

#6

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,918 Total Students

In their early career, SCU grads earn an average salary of $83,996. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

#7

National University

San Diego
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,041 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,652 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,640 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,760. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,773 a year.

#10

Sierra College

Rocklin
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,773 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,599.

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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