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Accounting in Virginia

Accounting Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 134,120 people employed in jobs related to an Accounting degree, compared to 4,708,770 nationwide.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Accounting grad in the state is $98,794, compared to a typical salary of $96,014 nationwide.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Accountants and Auditors $79,222
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $63,707
Statistical Assistants $58,190
Brokerage Clerks $52,416
Budget Analysts $80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $80,576
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $77,212
Treasurers and Controllers $162,461
Tax Preparers $67,542
Investment Fund Managers $157,819

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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