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General Accounting Schools in District of Columbia

418 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Accounting major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 235
Master’s Degree 153
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 34.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in District of Columbia

There are 13,950 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 District of Columbia

Accounting grads earn an average of $108,420 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#2

American University

Washington
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 57% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,107 a year. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,108.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#6

Howard University

Washington
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Howard will pay a net price of $41,388.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,785. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $38,007.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
232 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Accounting Careers in DC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 7% $91,890
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Examiners 3% $154,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Accounting Management 30
Accounting & Finance 26
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 23

View all majors related to General Accounting

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