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Accounting Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 447 students earned their Accounting degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 263
Master’s Degree 73
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 40.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Nevada

30,290 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 Nevada

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $66,600, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $31,766 after graduation. A typical student attending CSN will pay a net price of $7,019.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

#5

Western Nevada College

Carson City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,100 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 88% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
41 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,018 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at DeVry University - Nevada will pay a net price of $26,408. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
143 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,762 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

Accounting Careers in NV

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Financial Managers 36% $108,290
Business Professors 35% $62,590
Tax Preparers 25% $46,360
Accountants and Auditors 24% $62,350
Credit Analysts 22% $64,720
Financial Analysts 22% $76,760
Budget Analysts 20% $67,330
Statistical Assistants 17% $51,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 13% $44,190
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 12% $38,760
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 11% $0
Brokerage Clerks 11% $44,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Business Administration & Management 1,087
Hospitality Management 721
Business & Commerce 312
Marketing 311
Finance & Financial Management 296
International Business 98
Entrepreneurial Studies 30
Business Support & Assistance 19

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