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General Accounting Schools in California

In <nil>, 1,932 students earned their Accounting degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,112
Master’s Degree 702
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in California

In this state, there are 182,850 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in California

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $89,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,108 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. In their early career, CSUN grads earn an average salary of $43,782. 44% of the teachers are full time.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
10% Graduation Rate
40,362 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,257 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $72,478.

#4

National University

San Diego
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $12,231. 9% of the teachers are full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,041 Total Students

In their early career, USD grads earn an average salary of $63,652. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,489 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,201 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 34% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,283 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,918 Total Students

An average student at SCU will pay a net price of $43,228. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,165 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. An average student at SMC will pay a net price of $22,620. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
10,184 Total Students

An average student at Loyola Marymount will pay a net price of $34,580. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

General Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690
Budget Analysts 10% $86,730
Credit Analysts 9% $79,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 1,712
Accounting Management 203
Accounting & Finance 15

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