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Accounting Schools in Texas

8,440 students earned Accounting degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,436
Master’s Degree 2,244
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 843
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 843
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 843
Associate Degree 520
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 370
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 370
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
  • White: 40.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Texas

There are 364,060 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 Texas

Accounting grads earn an average of $77,900 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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

534 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

534 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

506 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year.

440 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,526.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 76% of the teachers are full time.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

In their early career, Baylor grads earn an average salary of $50,196. 72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,122. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,887. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. A typical student attending UH Downtown will pay a net price of $12,044.

Accounting Careers in TX

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Financial Managers 30% $129,320
Business Professors 21% $92,940
Tax Preparers 20% $45,090
Financial Examiners 20% $75,710
Accountants and Auditors 19% $72,860
Financial Analysts 18% $83,060
Credit Analysts 18% $69,270
Budget Analysts 15% $73,170
Brokerage Clerks 13% $50,190
Statistical Assistants 12% $55,600
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 8% $43,220
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7% $39,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Business Administration & Management 20,739
Business & Commerce 5,261
Finance & Financial Management 5,084
Marketing 4,257
Management Sciences & Methods 2,771
Management Information Systems 1,319
Human Resource Management 1,290
Hospitality Management 767

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