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Accounting in Florida

Accounting Schools in Florida

4,855 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,985
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,503
Master’s Degree 774
Associate Degree 454
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 137
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 137
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.3%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 242,560 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $71,790, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

502 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $8,636.

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387 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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312 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,949.

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310 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,722.

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287 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,450. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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University of Florida

Gainesville
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,275. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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121 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,852.

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#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. An average student at St. Leo University will pay a net price of $19,031. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Accounting Careers in FL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Financial Examiners 23% $77,290
Financial Analysts 19% $69,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Business Administration & Management 18,071
Finance & Financial Management 3,990
Marketing 3,578
Hospitality Management 2,466
Business & Commerce 1,813
International Business 1,244
Management Information Systems 1,007
Management Sciences & Methods 833

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