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General Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

445 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 334
Master’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • 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
3,441 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,306 a year.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,560 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at JWU Providence will pay a net price of $29,879. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,384. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,085. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Salve Regina will pay a net price of $34,293.

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

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