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Accounting Schools in Arizona

2,471 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,342
Master’s Degree 362
Post-Master’s Certificate 275
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 275
Associate Degree 264
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 205
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 205
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 205
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 43.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 19.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Arizona

71,780 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $63,710, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

1,190 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
89,763 Total Students

4% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 5.51 years to graduate.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private school has an average net price of $20,585. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,107. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 74% of the teachers are full time.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,369 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,362 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,156.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,544 Total Students

27% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,846. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,066 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. In their early career, Bryan University grads earn an average salary of $32,320. The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1.

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Phoenix College

Phoenix
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,671. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,223 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in AZ

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Financial Managers 32% $103,910
Financial Examiners 26% $50,690
Financial Analysts 24% $74,200
Credit Analysts 23% $55,760
Brokerage Clerks 22% $47,620
Business Professors 21% $78,330
Accountants and Auditors 19% $64,380
Tax Preparers 16% $34,930
Statistical Assistants 14% $36,360
Budget Analysts 13% $68,390
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 8% $41,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8% $39,100
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -3% $73,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Business Administration & Management 17,450
Other Business & Marketing 1,556
Management Sciences & Methods 1,069
Marketing 1,065
Finance & Financial Management 950
Human Resource Management 832
Management Information Systems 656
International Business 404

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