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Accounting in New Jersey

Accounting Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 148,970 people employed in jobs related to an Accounting degree, compared to 4,708,770 nationwide.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Accounting Jobs in New Jersey

Accounting grads earn an average of $117,343 in the state and $96,014 nationwide.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 3 colleges in New Jersey that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,303 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,303 a year. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Accounting Careers in NJ

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
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $63,707
Statistical Assistants $58,190
Brokerage Clerks $52,416
Budget Analysts $80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Tax Preparers $67,542
Investment Fund Managers $157,819

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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