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Accounting Schools in New Jersey

2,200 students earned Accounting degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,417
Master’s Degree 566
Associate Degree 172
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.8%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Jersey

132,020 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $83,710, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. This public school has an average net price of $15,996. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381. 82% of students get financical aid.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This private school has an average net price of $32,634.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

In their early career, FDU grads earn an average salary of $43,453. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $51,159 after graduation.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,933 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,297.

#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Accounting Careers in NJ

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $157,490
Financial Examiners 9% $97,410
Statistical Assistants 8% $49,000
Accountants and Auditors 8% $81,190
Credit Analysts 8% $77,530
Tax Preparers 8% $46,460
Budget Analysts 7% $80,740
Financial Analysts 6% $94,070
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $72,410
Brokerage Clerks -9% $57,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Business Administration & Management 9,128
Finance & Financial Management 1,382
Marketing 872
Human Resource Management 823
Management Sciences & Methods 763
Business & Commerce 676
Hospitality Management 215
Management Information Systems 197

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