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Accounting Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 6,102 students earned their Accounting degrees in FL.

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 Than 1 Year 2,336
Bachelor’s Degree 2,291
Master’s Degree 945
Associate Degree 413
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 114
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 114
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.5%
  • White: 36.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
30,155 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,961 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $6,232. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,561. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,871 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $7,159. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
9,523 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at St. Leo University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
10,794 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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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