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Accounting in Alabama

Accounting Schools in Alabama

1,396 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 915
Master’s Degree 364
Associate Degree 40
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 50,740 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Alabama

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $59,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

406 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,888. 78% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

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254 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,755. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

A typical student attending UNA will pay a net price of $10,527. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $18,240. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Samford University

Birmingham
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,717. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,979.

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Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Business Administration & Management 7,031
Marketing 1,453
Finance & Financial Management 1,276
Management Information Systems 439
Human Resource Management 432
Management Sciences & Methods 357
Hospitality Management 311
Business & Commerce 302

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