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Accounting Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 384 students earned their Accounting degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 204
Master’s Degree 104
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 21.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in District of Columbia

29,480 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $98,130, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,229 a year. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#2

American University

Washington
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $28,037. 81% of students get financical aid.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
10,426 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Strayer University - Global Region grads earn an average salary of $31,690.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,476 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,730 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,276. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $59,595 after graduation. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA.

#7

Howard University

Washington
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $45,837. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
446 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,690 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $40,039. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
384 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,252 a year.

Accounting Careers in DC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 16% $53,280
Financial Analysts 14% $91,390
Financial Managers 9% $150,550
Brokerage Clerks 7% $51,990
Accountants and Auditors 7% $91,890
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Examiners 3% $154,300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $62,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $54,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Business Administration & Management 2,467
Business & Commerce 1,002
Finance & Financial Management 687
Management Sciences & Methods 431
Human Resource Management 322
Marketing 272
International Business 263
Real Estate 204

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