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Accounting Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 2,200 students earned their Accounting degrees in NJ.

In this state, Accounting is the 8th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,417
Master’s Degree 566
Associate Degree 172
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.8%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in New Jersey

132,020 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $83,710, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
165 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,158.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $23,035.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. In their early career, Seton Hall grads earn an average salary of $54,071.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,191. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,453 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
115 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,159 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,297.

Accounting Careers in NJ

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Business Professors 17% $96,490
Financial Managers 17% $157,490
Financial Examiners 9% $97,410
Statistical Assistants 8% $49,000
Accountants and Auditors 8% $81,190
Credit Analysts 8% $77,530
Tax Preparers 8% $46,460
Budget Analysts 7% $80,740
Financial Analysts 6% $94,070
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $72,410
Brokerage Clerks -9% $57,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Business Administration & Management 9,288
Finance & Financial Management 1,383
Marketing 878
Human Resource Management 863
Management Sciences & Methods 844
Business & Commerce 676
Hospitality Management 215
Management Information Systems 198

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