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General Accounting Schools in North Carolina

1,847 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,001
Master’s Degree 569
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 128
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 128
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 128
Associate Degree 123
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 26

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 63.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • 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
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,971 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,963 after earning their degree at this institution.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,734 a year. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 85% of students get financical aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,845. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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