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General Accounting Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Virginia

There are 64,940 people in the state and 1,890,860 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

General Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $97,253. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,610.

General Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Virginia offering Accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,414 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

General Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents -1% $77,212
Budget Analysts -3% $80,859
Credit Analysts -4% $66,233
Financial Risk Specialists -4% $127,364

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance 49,828
Insurance 2,147
Actuarial Science 1,363
Taxation 1,238
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 324
International Finance 124
Public Finance 63

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