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General Accounting Schools in Washington

1,101 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,011
Master’s Degree 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Washington

38,000 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 Washington

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $76,500, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,469. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,070.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,714. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

General Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Credit Analysts 12% $71,420
Budget Analysts 10% $73,020
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $62,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 443
Auditing 56
Accounting & Finance 26
Accounting Management 5

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