Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Accounting in Washington

Find Schools Near

Accounting Schools in Washington

2,277 students earned Accounting degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,049
Associate Degree 417
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 394
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 394
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 394
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 249
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 249
Master’s Degree 159
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
undefined

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 94,390 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Washington

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $76,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

undefined

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

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,093 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $15,300.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 56% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, CWU grads earn an average salary of $45,565. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,800 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

In their early career, UW Bothell grads earn an average salary of $55,968. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. 63% of students get financical aid.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at UW Tacoma. This public school has an average net price of $9,469.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Graduates earn an average $56,299 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U.

#10

Bellevue College

Bellevue
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $123,430
Financial Analysts 22% $80,300
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Credit Analysts 12% $71,420
Statistical Assistants 11% $62,160
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 11% $50,570
Budget Analysts 10% $73,020
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7% $44,450
Tax Preparers 7% $31,130
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $62,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Business Administration & Management 4,090
Business & Commerce 2,158
Marketing 1,063
Finance & Financial Management 837
Management Sciences & Methods 382
Hospitality Management 215
Management Information Systems 188
International Business 151

View all majors related to Accounting

View Nationwide Accounting Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.