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Accounting Schools in Virginia

2,173 students earned Accounting degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 12th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,183
Master’s Degree 496
Associate Degree 179
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 162
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 162
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 162
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 90
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 90
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 124,510 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Virginia

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $53,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,382. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. 75% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year.

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
215 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,562. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 60% of students get financical aid.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,204. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,490. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

In their early career, Strayer University - Virginia grads earn an average salary of $30,628. 43% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,818 after graduation. 54% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
2,183 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,175. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Accounting Careers in VA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $0
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Tax Preparers 17% $27,690
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Brokerage Clerks 13% $47,210
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $47,440
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1% $41,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $45,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,308
Management Sciences & Methods 1,674
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 971
Finance & Financial Management 929
Human Resource Management 488
Management Information Systems 406
Hospitality Management 347

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