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General Accounting Schools in Colorado

1,417 students earned Accounting degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 712
Master’s Degree 481
Associate Degree 199
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 17.1%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Colorado

42,150 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 Colorado

Accounting grads earn an average of $82,320 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

376 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Global Campus will pay a net price of $14,954.

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $14,313. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 51% of the teachers are full time. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 41% of the teachers are full time.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz. In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at CCU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year.

General Accounting Careers in CO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 25% $72,940
Financial Examiners 17% $75,810
Budget Analysts 14% $79,630
Credit Analysts 10% $69,810
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $58,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 101
Accounting Management 3

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