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General Accounting Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 1,507 students earned their Accounting degrees in VA.

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

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 957
Master’s Degree 407
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Associate Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Virginia

There are 52,780 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 Virginia

Accounting grads earn an average of $85,090 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Graduates earn an average $35,216 after graduation.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. This public school has an average net price of $18,581.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,927. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,431. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $16,948.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

A typical student attending William & Mary will pay a net price of $18,650. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,238 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $73,033 a year. This private school has an average net price of $27,417. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

#10

Radford University

Radford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,264 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

General Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $47,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Accounting 126
Accounting Management 36
Accounting & Finance 28
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 13

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