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Accounting Schools in Colorado

1,791 students earned Accounting degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 712
Master’s Degree 484
Associate Degree 300
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 251
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 251
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 251
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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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
12,578 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,954. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,203. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,313.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 51% of the teachers are full time.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Regis U grads earn an average salary of $57,824.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Colorado Mesa will pay a net price of $16,118. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $38,092 after graduation. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at CCU.

#10

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation.

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
Real Estate 104

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