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General Accounting Schools in Georgia

1,759 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 1,218
Master’s Degree 528
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
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: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $52,437. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,212. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,738. Graduates earn an average $35,468 after graduation.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,367 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,239. In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $38,654. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
11,557 Total Students

In their early career, VSU grads earn an average salary of $37,512. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $10,623. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,884. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $46,626 after graduation.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,063 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,827. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

In their early career, GSW grads earn an average salary of $41,235. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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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