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Accounting Schools in Montana

175 students earned Accounting degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Master’s Degree 50
Associate Degree 39
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 34
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 34

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Montana

13,700 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Montana

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $62,740, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UM. 66% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at MSU Bozeman. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $38,384 after graduation.

#3

Carroll College

Helena
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Carroll Montana. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,187 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,993 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Great Falls College Montana State University will pay a net price of $9,746. 82% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,103. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. In their early career, University of Providence grads earn an average salary of $34,490.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,042. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,929 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. A typical student attending Flathead Valley Community College will pay a net price of $8,948.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
417 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $17,231 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in MT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $96,980
Financial Analysts 13% $86,520
Accountants and Auditors 13% $61,460
Tax Preparers 12% $39,840
Financial Examiners 11% $63,850
Business Professors 10% $71,430
Credit Analysts 10% $64,730
Budget Analysts 6% $60,990
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2% $38,480
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 0% $35,540
Brokerage Clerks 0% $40,490
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $53,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Business & Commerce 423
Business Administration & Management 279
Management Information Systems 99
Marketing 54
Finance & Financial Management 50
Entrepreneurial Studies 22
Business Support & Assistance 15
Management Sciences & Methods 12

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