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Accounting Schools in Louisiana

1,148 students earned Accounting degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 714
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 206
Master’s Degree 92
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Louisiana

43,530 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 Louisiana

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $63,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $11,548. 64% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,269. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Graduates earn an average $36,810 after graduation.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,254 a year. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

In their early career, Louisiana Tech grads earn an average salary of $42,884. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 64% of the teachers are full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,241. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,317 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Accounting Careers in LA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Financial Analysts 13% $67,760
Tax Preparers 13% $30,740
Brokerage Clerks 13% $43,160
Statistical Assistants 13% $46,960
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $43,900
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 0% $36,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Business Administration & Management 5,167
Finance & Financial Management 910
Marketing 832
Business & Commerce 709
Construction Management 310
Management Sciences & Methods 291
International Business 203
Human Resource Management 143

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