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General Accounting in Virginia

General Accounting Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Virginia

There are 64,940 people in the state and 1,890,860 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

General Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Virginia

Accounting grads earn an average of $97,253 in the state and $93,610 nationwide.

General Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Budget Analysts $80,859
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Credit Analysts $66,233
Tax Preparers $67,542
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Financial Examiners $117,139

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance 49,828
Insurance 2,147
Actuarial Science 1,363
Taxation 1,238
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 324
International Finance 124
Public Finance 63

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