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General Accounting Schools in South Carolina

1,129 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 57 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 606
Master’s Degree 184
Associate Degree 172
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 166
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 166
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 166
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 18,130 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in South Carolina

Accounting grads earn an average of $65,720 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UofSC. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

In their early career, Coastal Carolina University grads earn an average salary of $34,196. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,020 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,988.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,089 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,339 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,798 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. In their early career, York Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,064. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,031.

#10

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,267 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

General Accounting Careers in SC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Credit Analysts 13% $60,850
Accountants and Auditors 13% $58,640
Budget Analysts 9% $67,340
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $48,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Accounting Management 14
Accounting & Finance 7
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 4

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