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Accounting in California

Accounting Schools in California

1,747 students earned Accounting degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 977
Master’s Degree 662
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 33
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 33
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

182,850 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in California

Accounting grads earn an average of $89,430 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

338 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid.

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244 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $24,722.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This private school has an average net price of $44,133.

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National University

San Diego
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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92 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at USD. 84% of students get financical aid. 52% of the teachers are full time.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This private school has an average net price of $26,538. 98% of students get financical aid.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 29% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 1,712
Accounting Management 203
Accounting & Finance 16

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