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Accounting in Rhode Island

Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

In 2022-2023, 382 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 304
Associate Degree 32
Master’s Degree 25
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
82% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,331.

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113 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,694.

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#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,599.

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#4

Providence College

Providence
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Providence.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,608. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at JWU Providence.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

An average student at RWU will pay a net price of $39,683. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Accounting Careers in RI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Financial Analysts 9% $78,820

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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