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Accounting Schools in Virginia

1,942 students earned Accounting degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

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 1,019
Master’s Degree 435
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 179
Associate Degree 178
Post-Master’s Certificate 67
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 67
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64

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: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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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
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,561. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $58,412.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,927. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,354 after earning their degree at this institution. 81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending JMU will pay a net price of $22,431.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
23,494 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,223 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,690 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 25% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,702 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,890 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,238 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $73,033 after earning their degree at this institution. 63% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,417.

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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