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General Accounting Schools in Maine

194 students earned Accounting degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Accounting is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 39 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 122
Associate Degree 34
Master’s Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Maine

There are 5,730 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 Maine

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $69,420, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,687 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $27,595. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,122.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,055. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,811. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,724. 81% of students get financical aid.

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Thomas College

Waterville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Graduates earn an average $30,775 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $31,121 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
775 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Maine Community College will pay a net price of $9,352. In their early career, Northern Maine Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,758. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,670 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,388.

General Accounting Careers in ME

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Budget Analysts 7% $70,770
Financial Examiners 6% $64,830
Credit Analysts 5% $63,850
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $49,690
Accountants and Auditors 1% $63,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Accounting Management 5
Accounting & Finance 2

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