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Accounting in Louisiana

Accounting Schools in Louisiana

744 students earned Accounting degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 630
Master’s Degree 91
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Louisiana

12,980 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $66,860, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,761. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,352.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,771.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending McNeese will pay a net price of $10,768. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,540. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Accounting Careers in LA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 89

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