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General Accounting Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 265 students earned their Accounting degrees in DE.

As a degree choice, General Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 171
Master’s Degree 51
Associate Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Delaware

There are 8,200 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 Delaware

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $72,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 6 colleges in Delaware that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,573 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Delaware Tech will pay a net price of $8,479.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. An average student at Goldey - Beacom College will pay a net price of $17,375.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,866. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#6

Wesley College

Dover
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,089. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

General Accounting Careers in DE

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Financial Examiners 19% $78,150
Accountants and Auditors 14% $72,750
Credit Analysts 11% $55,290
Budget Analysts 7% $70,490
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $56,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Accounting Management 21
Accounting & Finance 20

View all majors related to General Accounting

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