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General Accounting Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 1,010 students earned their Accounting degrees in TN.

A General Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 691
Master’s Degree 311
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Tennessee

25,570 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Tennessee

Accounting grads earn an average of $69,690 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. A typical student attending UofM will pay a net price of $14,023.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

A typical student attending Middle Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $12,553. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

In their early career, Tennessee Tech University grads earn an average salary of $40,421. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $13,220. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,519. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Lipscomb University

Nashville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,627. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Graduates earn an average $39,937 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,712 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Accounting Careers in TN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 25% $62,100
Credit Analysts 16% $57,020
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $51,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 37
Accounting Management 31
Accounting & Finance 19

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