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General Accounting Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 271 students earned their Accounting degrees in DC.

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 178
Master’s Degree 83
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

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: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.8%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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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
26,457 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average.

#2

American University

Washington
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

An average student at The American University will pay a net price of $28,037. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of students get financical aid.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,476 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,730 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,276. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $59,595 after graduation.

#6

Howard University

Washington
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Trinity College grads earn an average salary of $40,039. This private school has an average net price of $11,693.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
384 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,252 a year.

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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