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Accounting Schools in Colorado

In <nil>, 1,763 students earned their Accounting degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 668
Master’s Degree 457
Associate Degree 312
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 277
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Colorado

85,250 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 Colorado

Accounting grads earn an average of $76,870 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Colorado that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,844 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,678 Total Students

In their early career, MSU Denver grads earn an average salary of $42,819. A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $13,806. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,130 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,037 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,618.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
5,566 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
39,000 Total Students

A typical student attending CU - Boulder will pay a net price of $21,771. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,267 Total Students

A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $13,322. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,907 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,748 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
8,472 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at CCU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,586 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,016. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,845 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,088.

Accounting Careers in CO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 25% $72,940
Financial Analysts 23% $90,060
Financial Managers 18% $146,000
Financial Examiners 17% $75,810
Budget Analysts 14% $79,630
Brokerage Clerks 14% $51,300
Credit Analysts 10% $69,810
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 9% $48,940
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $58,470
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2% $41,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Business Administration & Management 10,090
Human Resource Management 907
Business & Commerce 602
Finance & Financial Management 478
Marketing 446
Management Sciences & Methods 362
Management Information Systems 224
Hospitality Management 200

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