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Accounting in Texas

Accounting Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 6,741 students earned their Accounting degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 928 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,812
Master’s Degree 1,878
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 452
Associate Degree 304
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 289
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Texas

There are 141,440 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Texas

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $80,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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

534 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 83% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,850.

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506 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,900. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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440 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Dallas will pay a net price of $16,987. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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416 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $20,048. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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277 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,911.

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262 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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262 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. A typical student attending UNT will pay a net price of $15,205. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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237 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,840. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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232 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UH Downtown will pay a net price of $14,797.

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Accounting Careers in TX

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Financial Examiners 20% $75,710
Accountants and Auditors 19% $72,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 135
Accounting & Finance 135
Accounting Management 54
Auditing 4
Other Accounting 3

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