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General Accounting Schools in Virginia

1,757 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,147
Master’s Degree 468
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 62
Associate Degree 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. This private school has an average net price of $29,382.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,204.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,593. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,818 a year. 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
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,214 after earning their degree at this institution.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Radford University

Radford
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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