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General Accounting Schools in Arizona

1,980 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 65 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,317
Master’s Degree 361
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 119
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 119
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 119
Associate Degree 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 44.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 17.3%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Arizona

25,710 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $69,190, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

789 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,038. Most students complete their degree in 5.51 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 4% are considered full time.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Grand Canyon University. This private school has an average net price of $20,585. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,369 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,156. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,846. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

#8

Phoenix College

Phoenix
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,223 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,863 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Yavapai College

Prescott
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,009 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Yavapai College grads earn an average salary of $30,810. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Accounting Careers in AZ

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Financial Examiners 26% $50,690
Credit Analysts 23% $55,760
Accountants and Auditors 19% $64,380
Budget Analysts 13% $68,390
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -3% $73,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 147
Accounting Management 27
Accounting & Finance 1

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