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Accounting Schools in Florida

6,299 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,439
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,439
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,439
Bachelor’s Degree 2,347
Master’s Degree 966
Associate Degree 417
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 114
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 114
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.2%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Florida

There are 242,560 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Florida

Accounting grads earn an average of $71,790 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 88% of the teachers are full time.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,012 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,661 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at St. Leo University.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,703 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,440. In their early career, UT grads earn an average salary of $43,360.

Accounting Careers in FL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 36% $45,490
Financial Managers 30% $114,190
Financial Examiners 23% $77,290
Tax Preparers 22% $30,060
Accountants and Auditors 20% $62,270
Financial Analysts 19% $69,060
Credit Analysts 15% $72,120
Brokerage Clerks 15% $49,210
Budget Analysts 12% $69,910
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 8% $41,880
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7% $37,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $34,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Business Administration & Management 17,913
Finance & Financial Management 3,957
Marketing 3,542
Hospitality Management 2,397
Business & Commerce 1,813
International Business 1,244
Management Information Systems 1,007
Management Sciences & Methods 780

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