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General Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

568 students earned Accounting degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 50 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 457
Master’s Degree 70
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Rhode Island

There are 6,380 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 Rhode Island

Accounting grads earn an average of $81,090 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,109 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,888 a year. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average.

#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $62,565 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,333 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,806. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Salve Regina.

General Accounting Careers in RI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Budget Analysts 12% $80,320
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,770
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $71,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Accounting Management 8
Accounting & Finance 7

View all majors related to General Accounting

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