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General Accounting Schools in Alabama

1,344 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 916
Master’s Degree 393
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Alabama

There are 20,140 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $70,310, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $48,273. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,489 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,585. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,911 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,631. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

In their early career, TROY grads earn an average salary of $36,498. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,794 Total Students

In their early career, Athens State University grads earn an average salary of $42,451. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,250. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#8

Samford University

Birmingham
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $46,461 after graduation. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,223. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Jacksonville State University grads earn an average salary of $37,373. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

General Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $53,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 32
Accounting & Finance 3
Accounting Management 3

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