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Accounting Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 3,897 students earned their Accounting degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,637
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,637
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,637
Bachelor’s Degree 1,053
Master’s Degree 585
Associate Degree 475
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 146
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 146
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in North Carolina

There are 124,370 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $71,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634. In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,971 a year. 68% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 68% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,734 a year.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924. 85% of students get financical aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,600 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,767.

Accounting Careers in NC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Financial Examiners 18% $62,410
Business Professors 16% $72,920
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Brokerage Clerks 15% $50,360
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Tax Preparers 14% $33,240
Accountants and Auditors 14% $69,840
Statistical Assistants 13% $41,510
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $55,740
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2% $38,550
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1% $41,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Business Administration & Management 10,472
Management Sciences & Methods 1,957
Finance & Financial Management 1,303
Marketing 1,241
Business & Commerce 494
Hospitality Management 337
Management Information Systems 269
International Business 260

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