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Accounting in Florida

Accounting Schools in Florida

In 2022-2023, 2,736 students earned their Accounting degrees in FL.

An Accounting major is the 11th most popular major in this 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 1,944
Master’s Degree 733
Associate Degree 59

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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.1%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Florida

87,250 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 Florida

Accounting grads earn an average of $73,270 in the state and $79,830 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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,636. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $9,203. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $6,450.

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University of Florida

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $6,275.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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Saint Leo University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,031. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at St. Leo University.

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#9

Nova Southeastern University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $28,219.

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University of Miami

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

73% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,625. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 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
Accountants and Auditors 20% $62,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 356
Accounting & Finance 59
Accounting Management 21
Other Accounting 5

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