Accounting Schools in New Jersey
In 2018-2019, 2,252 students earned their Accounting degrees in NJ.
An Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.
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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 | 1,473 |
Master’s Degree | 528 |
Associate’s Degree | 217 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 15 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 15 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 15 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 4 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of accounting majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 13.7%
- Black or African American: 7.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
- White: 45.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
- Other Races: 7.1%

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.

Wages for Accounting Jobs in New Jersey
In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $83,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

Most Popular Accounting Programs in NJ
There are 42 colleges in New Jersey that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.
The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,900 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $19,949.
The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,800 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Kean.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,500 after graduation. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Rowan.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $33,400 after graduation.
Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,903. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,800 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.
Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Rider. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.
The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at FDU. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $34,700. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.
Accounting Careers in NJ
Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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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 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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Business Administration & Management | 8,853 |
Finance & Financial Management | 1,261 |
Human Resource Management | 1,002 |
Marketing | 746 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 627 |
Business & Commerce | 572 |
Hospitality Management | 227 |
Management Information Systems | 216 |
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