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Accounting Schools in Ohio

3,687 students earned Accounting degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,198
Associate Degree 610
Master’s Degree 469
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 221
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 221
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 188
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 188
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 188
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 74.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Ohio

There are 152,160 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 Ohio

Accounting grads earn an average of $72,370 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Ohio State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,737 a year.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $24,756. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

190 Degrees in Major Awarded
40,036 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern Gateway Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,852. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,926 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending BGSU will pay a net price of $18,558. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Cleveland State University. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,312. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 97% of students get financical aid.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year.

Accounting Careers in OH

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $118,100
Business Professors 14% $87,390
Financial Examiners 13% $72,150
Financial Analysts 12% $71,920
Brokerage Clerks 11% $46,560
Credit Analysts 10% $70,500
Accountants and Auditors 5% $64,630
Statistical Assistants 5% $43,910
Tax Preparers 2% $37,390
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1% $62,420
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $38,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -4% $43,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Business Administration & Management 10,313
Marketing 3,259
Finance & Financial Management 3,170
Human Resource Management 1,002
Management Sciences & Methods 860
Business & Commerce 581
Management Information Systems 564
Entrepreneurial Studies 450

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