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General Accounting Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 796 students earned their Accounting degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, General Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 692
Master’s Degree 95
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 12,980 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Louisiana

Accounting grads earn an average of $66,860 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,140. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $36,166 after graduation.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,336. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,254 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,483.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,782 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,104. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at GSU. 98% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $27,399 after graduation.

General Accounting Careers in LA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $43,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 89

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