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General Accounting Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 3,212 students earned their Accounting degrees in FL.

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 2,270
Master’s Degree 891
Associate Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.4%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
30,155 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $44,590.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $45,961. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

310 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,662 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,871 a year. This public school has an average net price of $3,679.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
9,523 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,737. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,167 after earning their degree at this institution.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
10,794 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UT. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,866.

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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