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Accounting at San Jose State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, take a look at what San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 accounting degrees were granted at San Jose State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at San Jose State University

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More Specific Accounting Concentrations at San Jose State University

The Accounting program at San Jose State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	9

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

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