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Accounting Schools in South Carolina

1,199 students earned Accounting degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

An Accounting major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 620
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 211
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 211
Master’s Degree 191
Associate Degree 176
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Carolina

There are 47,670 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 South Carolina

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $64,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. 93% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. In their early career, Coastal Carolina University grads earn an average salary of $34,196.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,089 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $7,225. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Bob Jones University

Greenville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This private school has an average net price of $13,757.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

In their early career, York Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,064. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,031. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

#10

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,267 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

Accounting Careers in SC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $110,050
Business Professors 20% $78,450
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Financial Analysts 15% $68,260
Credit Analysts 13% $60,850
Accountants and Auditors 13% $58,640
Tax Preparers 12% $30,710
Budget Analysts 9% $67,340
Statistical Assistants 6% $38,710
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3% $39,600
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2% $35,630
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $48,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Business Administration & Management 4,017
Finance & Financial Management 993
Marketing 984
Business & Commerce 832
Management Sciences & Methods 412
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 332
General Sales & Marketing 263

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