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Accounting Schools in Georgia

3,289 students earned Accounting degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

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

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,245
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 755
Master’s Degree 566
Associate Degree 409
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 311
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 311
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 21.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 115,850 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Georgia

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,040 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $52,437.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,738. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Graduates earn an average $42,367 after graduation.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at University of West Georgia. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
11,557 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,336.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. This public school has an average net price of $10,623. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $20,884.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,567. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Accounting Careers in GA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Financial Managers 26% $127,830
Tax Preparers 19% $33,640
Financial Analysts 17% $75,230
Accountants and Auditors 17% $68,870
Credit Analysts 15% $63,700
Statistical Assistants 15% $51,500
Budget Analysts 12% $67,850
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380
Brokerage Clerks 6% $46,500
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4% $39,070
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $46,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 4% $45,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Business Administration & Management 7,782
Business & Commerce 2,025
Marketing 1,868
Finance & Financial Management 1,368
Management Sciences & Methods 979
Management Information Systems 506
Managerial Economics 394
Insurance 276

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