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Accounting Schools in Delaware

306 students earned Accounting degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 9th most popular major out of a total 175 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Master’s Degree 71
Associate Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Delaware

In this state, there are 21,520 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Delaware

Accounting grads earn an average of $68,010 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Delaware that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public school has an average net price of $18,967.

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,955 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,479. The 9.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,184 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,321 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Goldey - Beacom College.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Del State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 64% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
394 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 12%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

#7

Wesley College

Dover
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
917 Total Students

In their early career, Wesley College grads earn an average salary of $34,960. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in DE

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $152,180
Financial Analysts 21% $79,520
Financial Examiners 19% $78,150
Brokerage Clerks 18% $57,060
Business Professors 16% $0
Accountants and Auditors 14% $72,750
Credit Analysts 11% $55,290
Budget Analysts 7% $70,490
Tax Preparers 7% $0
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $56,010
Statistical Assistants 0% $0
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -2% $44,410
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -4% $45,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Business Administration & Management 1,282
Finance & Financial Management 476
Marketing 337
Human Resource Management 198
Management Information Systems 163
Hospitality Management 93
International Business 76
Business & Commerce 64

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