Accounting Schools in Tennessee
1,324 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
As a degree choice, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state.
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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 | 881 |
Master’s Degree | 349 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 40 |
Associate’s Degree | 36 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 15 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 15 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 3 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 3 |
Gender Distribution
In Tennessee, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of accounting majors in Tennessee is as follows:
- Asian: 4.5%
- Black or African American: 10.1%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
- White: 74.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
- Other Races: 3.5%

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Tennessee
82,930 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Tennessee
Accounting grads earn an average of $64,380 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

Most Popular Accounting Programs in TN
There are 37 colleges in Tennessee that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Graduates earn an average $36,900 after graduation. A typical student attending UT Knoxville will pay a net price of $19,142. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,048. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,700 after graduation.
Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at ETSU.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,200 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,321. Graduates earn an average $32,800 after graduation.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,861.
The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $24,334. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
72% of students get financical aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.
20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,018. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
Accounting Careers in TN
Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:
Job Title | TN Job Growth | TN Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Tax Preparers | 40% | $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 | 8% | $44,380 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 6% | $38,330 |
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents | -5% | $51,000 |
Related Majors in Tennessee
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.
Major | Annual Graduates in TN |
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Business Administration & Management | 6,589 |
Marketing | 817 |
Finance & Financial Management | 736 |
Business & Commerce | 604 |
Business Support & Assistance | 456 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 230 |
Human Resource Management | 215 |
Management Information Systems | 208 |
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