Accounting Schools in District of Columbia
502 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
As a degree choice, Accounting is the 6th most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 288 |
Master’s Degree | 168 |
Associate’s Degree | 22 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 20 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 20 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In District of Columbia, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of accounting majors in District of Columbia is as follows:
- Asian: 9.0%
- Black or African American: 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
- White: 40.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 22.1%
- Other Races: 5.8%

Jobs for Accounting Grads in District of Columbia
There are 29,480 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

Wages for Accounting Jobs in District of Columbia
Accounting grads earn an average of $98,130 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

Most Popular Accounting Programs in DC
There are 12 colleges in District of Columbia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
51% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $33,734.
76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.
Graduates earn an average $65,200 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.
The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia. A typical student attending University of the District of Columbia will pay a net price of $16,482. Graduates earn an average $29,100 after graduation.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,100 a year. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.
An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,972. In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $47,100. 98% of students get financical aid.
This private school has an average net price of $39,792. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
In their early career, Strayer University - District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $33,100. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $15,157.
Accounting Careers in DC
Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:
Job Title | DC Job Growth | DC Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in District of Columbia
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.
Major | Annual Graduates in DC |
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Business Administration & Management | 2,637 |
Business & Commerce | 734 |
Finance & Financial Management | 628 |
Marketing | 316 |
International Business | 285 |
Human Resource Management | 277 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 226 |
Entrepreneurial Studies | 206 |
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