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Accounting in Washington

Accounting Schools in Washington

1,877 students earned Accounting degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

An Accounting major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 831
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 382
Associate Degree 291
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 189
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 189
Master’s Degree 171
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

There are 94,390 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 Washington

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $76,210, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484.

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189 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

55% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $10,495. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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95 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $33,700. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. 25% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Financial Analysts 22% $80,300
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Business Administration & Management 4,125
Business & Commerce 2,158
Marketing 1,109
Finance & Financial Management 907
Management Sciences & Methods 394
Hospitality Management 228
International Business 212
Management Information Systems 188

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