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General Accounting in Georgia

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General Accounting Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 1,869 students earned their Accounting degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, General Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,346
Master’s Degree 497
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Georgia

45,830 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Georgia

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,050 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $48,858. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,588. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,263 after earning their degree at this institution.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Graduates earn an average $35,864 after graduation.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,154 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $11,831.

General Accounting Careers in GA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 17% $68,870
Credit Analysts 15% $63,700
Budget Analysts 12% $67,850
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $46,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 413
Accounting Management 41
Accounting & Finance 21
Other Accounting 3

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