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General Accounting Schools in North Carolina

1,645 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 69 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,040
Master’s Degree 503
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 28
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in North Carolina

There are 45,680 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $72,490, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. This public school has an average net price of $16,873. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,858 a year.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,831 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,831 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,309 a year. 75% of students get financical aid.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. This public school has an average net price of $11,110. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. 72% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $67,196 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,214.

General Accounting Careers in NC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Financial Examiners 18% $62,410
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Accountants and Auditors 14% $69,840
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $55,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Accounting & Finance 365
Accounting Management 45
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 6
Other Accounting 4

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