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Accounting Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 2,960 students earned their Accounting degrees in UT.

An Accounting major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,973
Master’s Degree 813
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 88
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 88
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 88
Associate Degree 70
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Utah

There are 40,280 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 Utah

Accounting grads earn an average of $68,920 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Utah that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

1,514 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

The average student takes 5.10 years to complete their degree at WGU. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 42 to 1.

392 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

232 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,359 after earning their degree at this institution.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702. 76% of the teachers are full time.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

#8

Dixie State University

Saint George
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,562 a year. 39% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

#9

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,503.

#10

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,969 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

#10

Snow College

Ephraim
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in UT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Business Professors 46% $80,050
Financial Managers 43% $98,940
Statistical Assistants 43% $53,950
Credit Analysts 37% $59,260
Tax Preparers 36% $37,220
Accountants and Auditors 33% $63,410
Financial Analysts 27% $72,060
Budget Analysts 22% $74,610
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 21% $43,730
Financial Examiners 19% $60,630
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 18% $37,420
Brokerage Clerks 10% $49,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Business Administration & Management 10,761
Management Information Systems 1,529
Marketing 1,326
Human Resource Management 1,090
Finance & Financial Management 701
Business & Commerce 396
Management Sciences & Methods 313
General Sales & Marketing 237

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