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Accounting Schools in Utah

3,435 students earned Accounting degrees in Utah in the <nil> 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 2,034
Master’s Degree 780
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 506
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 506
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 73
Associate Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 74.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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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
21% Graduation Rate
150,116 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate.

392 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
34,811 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. 65% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,940 a year.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
34,464 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
41,262 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,837 after earning their degree at this institution.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
27,426 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,233. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,611 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,095.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
29,774 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,734 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,289.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,797 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. A typical student attending Dixie State College will pay a net price of $15,298.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,633 after graduation. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#10

Snow College

Ephraim
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
6,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,004 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Snow College will pay a net price of $8,049. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

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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