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Accounting Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 1,142 students earned their Accounting degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 725
Master’s Degree 332
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 82,930 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $64,380, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Tennessee that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
31,701 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,853. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,273 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,875 a year.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
21,568 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,300 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,421 a year. A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $14,795.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#6

Belmont University

Nashville
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

An average student at Belmont will pay a net price of $31,519. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#7

Lipscomb University

Nashville
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

In their early career, Vanderbilt grads earn an average salary of $74,018. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vanderbilt.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $36,253 after graduation. A typical student attending Austin Peay State University will pay a net price of $14,480.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,712 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

Accounting Careers in TN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Tax Preparers 41% $43,070
Financial Managers 28% $95,970
Statistical Assistants 25% $38,260
Accountants and Auditors 25% $62,100
Financial Analysts 23% $69,130
Credit Analysts 16% $57,020
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160
Brokerage Clerks 10% $47,300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 9% $44,380
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 6% $38,330
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $51,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Business Administration & Management 6,076
Marketing 898
Finance & Financial Management 675
Business & Commerce 664
Management Sciences & Methods 281
Management Information Systems 176
Human Resource Management 161
Managerial Economics 130

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