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Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

458 students earned Accounting degrees in Rhode Island in the <nil> year.

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 337
Master’s Degree 86
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.6%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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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
3,441 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $40,426. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,306 after graduation. 69% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,331 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,986. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,671 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,348 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,795 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at RWU.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,962 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, CCRI grads earn an average salary of $33,817. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,828 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $34,293. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

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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