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Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 583 students earned their Accounting degrees in RI.

An Accounting major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 464
Master’s Degree 78
Associate Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 17,010 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $75,050, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Rhode Island that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $70,109 a year. An average student at Bryant will pay a net price of $40,533.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,888 a year. This public school has an average net price of $12,144.

#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $62,565 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,338.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,333 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,898.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,806. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Accounting Careers in RI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $129,900
Business Professors 13% $114,340
Budget Analysts 12% $80,320
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,770
Financial Analysts 9% $78,820
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $71,300
Brokerage Clerks 0% $48,920
Statistical Assistants 0% $52,160
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -2% $47,260
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -3% $43,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Business Administration & Management 1,300
Finance & Financial Management 680
Marketing 561
Hospitality Management 280
Entrepreneurial Studies 149
Human Resource Management 145
Business & Commerce 136
International Business 119

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