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General Accounting Schools in Florida

3,305 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 84 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,319
Master’s Degree 915
Associate Degree 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Florida

There are 87,250 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 Florida

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $73,270, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of the teachers are full time.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $45,061. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,012 a year.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 22%. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,440. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Accounting Careers in FL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Financial Examiners 23% $77,290
Accountants and Auditors 20% $62,270
Credit Analysts 15% $72,120
Budget Analysts 12% $69,910
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $34,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 356
Accounting & Finance 59
Accounting Management 20
Other Accounting 5

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