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Accounting Schools in Indiana

2,520 students earned Accounting degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 982
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 595
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 595
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 595
Associate Degree 343
Master’s Degree 341
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 218
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Indiana

69,660 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $52,940, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Indiana that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
334 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 19% of the teachers are full time.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
63,809 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,384 after graduation. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,904. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, IWU grads earn an average salary of $49,124.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 90% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $31,101.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,717 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 96% of the teachers are full time.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,356 after graduation. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Ball State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,765.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,384. In their early career, Purdue Northwest grads earn an average salary of $38,320. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,481. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#9

Butler University

Indianapolis
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,430.

#10

Indiana State University

Terre Haute
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,270.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,416. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Accounting Careers in IN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $104,220
Tax Preparers 17% $34,690
Financial Examiners 13% $68,770
Accountants and Auditors 11% $64,380
Budget Analysts 10% $68,150
Financial Analysts 9% $72,320
Credit Analysts 8% $55,690
Brokerage Clerks 5% $45,320
Statistical Assistants 4% $34,840
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $44,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Business Administration & Management 6,843
Business & Commerce 5,636
Finance & Financial Management 1,177
Management Sciences & Methods 866
Marketing 730
Hospitality Management 483
Human Resource Management 334
Management Information Systems 175

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