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Accounting Schools in Florida

6,299 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,439
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,439
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,439
Bachelor’s Degree 2,347
Master’s Degree 966
Associate Degree 417
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 114
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 114
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

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: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.2%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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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
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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

98% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

#6

University of Florida

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $5,135.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, UNF grads earn an average salary of $42,012.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,445. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $46,098. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

Accounting Careers in FL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Statistical Assistants 36% $45,490
Financial Managers 30% $114,190
Business Professors 26% $83,530
Financial Examiners 23% $77,290
Tax Preparers 22% $30,060
Accountants and Auditors 20% $62,270
Financial Analysts 19% $69,060
Credit Analysts 15% $72,120
Brokerage Clerks 15% $49,210
Budget Analysts 12% $69,910
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 8% $41,880
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7% $37,610
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $34,000

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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