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Accounting Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 1,117 students earned their Accounting degrees in SC.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 567
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 205
Master’s Degree 180
Associate Degree 165

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Carolina

There are 47,670 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 South Carolina

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $64,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,107 after graduation. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,796. 95% of students get financical aid.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,941 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,473 Total Students

A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,382. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,351 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Wofford grads earn an average salary of $53,445. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,008 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. An average student at Anderson University South Carolina will pay a net price of $21,271. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,234. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,376 a year.

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,155 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,102 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,177 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Accounting Careers in SC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $110,050
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Financial Analysts 15% $68,260
Credit Analysts 13% $60,850
Accountants and Auditors 13% $58,640
Tax Preparers 12% $30,710
Budget Analysts 9% $67,340
Statistical Assistants 6% $38,710
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $39,600
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2% $35,630
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $48,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Business Administration & Management 3,971
Finance & Financial Management 993
Marketing 984
Business & Commerce 832
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 293
General Sales & Marketing 263
Management Sciences & Methods 216

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