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Accounting in Washington

Accounting Schools in Washington

911 students earned Accounting degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 783
Master’s Degree 117
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 38,000 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Washington

Accounting grads earn an average of $76,500 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

Washington State University

Pullman
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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#3

University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Seattle
133 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Eastern Washington University

Cheney
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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#5

University of Washington - Bothell Campus

Bothell
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,495. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus

Tacoma
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 77% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Gonzaga University

Spokane
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,331. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $18,373.

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#9

Seattle University

Seattle
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,700. 100% of students get financical aid. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

An average student at SPU will pay a net price of $25,108. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

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Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 443
Auditing 59
Accounting & Finance 26
Accounting Management 5

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