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Accounting Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 2,173 students earned their Accounting degrees in VA.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,183
Master’s Degree 496
Associate Degree 179
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 162
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 162
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 162
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Virginia

There are 124,510 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $53,870, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,492 after earning their degree at this institution.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at JMU. Graduates earn an average $52,050 after graduation. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,562.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,628 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,214 a year. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $66,267 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Tax Preparers 17% $27,690
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Brokerage Clerks 13% $47,210
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $47,440
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1% $41,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $45,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,019
Management Sciences & Methods 1,581
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 968
Finance & Financial Management 925
Human Resource Management 472
Management Information Systems 380
Hospitality Management 347

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