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Accounting Schools in Alabama

1,641 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,129
Master’s Degree 390
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 49
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 35
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 35
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 35
Associate Degree 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,917.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $49,695. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,530. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of the teachers are full time.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,791 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,992. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,867 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,536 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

#8

Samford University

Birmingham
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,826. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Jacksonville State University.

Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 22% $38,100
Financial Managers 18% $114,980
Business Professors 18% $85,800
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Tax Preparers 7% $29,970
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Brokerage Clerks 5% $49,350
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $53,590
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $36,140

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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