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Accounting Schools in Utah

2,960 students earned Accounting degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

An Accounting major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,973
Master’s Degree 813
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Associate Degree 70
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 40,280 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $68,920, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

1,514 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,950 after earning their degree at this institution.

392 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $9,955.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. 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 $32,562 a year.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year.

#10

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 75% of students get financical aid.

#10

Snow College

Ephraim
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Accounting Careers in UT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Financial Managers 43% $98,940
Statistical Assistants 43% $53,950
Credit Analysts 37% $59,260
Tax Preparers 36% $37,220
Accountants and Auditors 33% $63,410
Financial Analysts 27% $72,060
Budget Analysts 22% $74,610
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 21% $43,730
Financial Examiners 19% $60,630
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 18% $37,420
Brokerage Clerks 10% $49,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Business Administration & Management 10,743
Management Information Systems 1,502
Marketing 1,326
Human Resource Management 1,090
Finance & Financial Management 701
Business & Commerce 388
Management Sciences & Methods 263
General Sales & Marketing 237

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