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Accounting in California

Accounting Schools in California

Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

In this state, there are 537,010 people employed in jobs related to an Accounting degree, compared to 4,708,770 nationwide.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in California

Accounting grads earn an average of $110,047 in the state and $96,014 nationwide.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 10 colleges in California that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,612 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,362 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,176 a year in tuition.

#3

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#4

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,502 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,238 a year.

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,951 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,033 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,482 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,164 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $14,600 a year in tuition.

#10

Ventura College

Ventura

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,638 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $63,707
Statistical Assistants $58,190
Brokerage Clerks $52,416
Budget Analysts $80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Tax Preparers $67,542
Investment Fund Managers $157,819

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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