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General Accounting Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 818 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 714
Master’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $18,300. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,269. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,254 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, McNeese grads earn an average salary of $37,189. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,317 Total Students

The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,745 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,270 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, GSU grads earn an average salary of $26,314. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,157.

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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