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Accounting Schools in Maryland

In <nil>, 1,411 students earned their Accounting degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 730
Master’s Degree 277
Associate Degree 169
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 119
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 108
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 108
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Maryland

There are 75,760 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Maryland

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,150 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

386 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
55,323 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid.

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,272 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP. This public school has an average net price of $17,500. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,155 a year.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
20,856 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,306 after earning their degree at this institution.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Loyola Maryland. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,570 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,417 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,690 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Graduates earn an average $33,166 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

#8

McDaniel College

Westminster
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,570 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,131. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, The Mount grads earn an average salary of $49,605.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,469 Total Students

In their early career, Morgan State grads earn an average salary of $39,611. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $16,645.

Accounting Careers in MD

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 11% $51,270
Brokerage Clerks 10% $56,310
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8% $44,420
Financial Analysts 8% $81,300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 7% $51,680
Accountants and Auditors 7% $74,030
Tax Preparers 7% $45,610
Credit Analysts 6% $64,100
Financial Managers 6% $137,820
Budget Analysts 4% $89,710
Financial Examiners 3% $62,930
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -4% $52,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Business Administration & Management 6,675
Business & Commerce 2,294
Management Sciences & Methods 1,115
Finance & Financial Management 726
Marketing 611
Human Resource Management 594
Management Information Systems 269
Hospitality Management 117

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