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Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

583 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 464
Master’s Degree 78
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Rhode Island

17,010 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 Rhode Island

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $75,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $70,109 after graduation. 61% of the teachers are full time. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,144.

#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 64% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $38,338.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $28,582.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,017 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $32,333. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306.

Accounting Careers in RI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $129,900
Budget Analysts 12% $80,320
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,770
Financial Analysts 9% $78,820
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $71,300
Brokerage Clerks 0% $48,920
Statistical Assistants 0% $52,160
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $47,260
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $43,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Business Administration & Management 1,287
Finance & Financial Management 680
Marketing 561
Hospitality Management 280
Entrepreneurial Studies 147
Business & Commerce 136
International Business 119
Human Resource Management 111

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