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Accounting in Alabama

Accounting Schools in Alabama

1,396 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Accounting major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 364
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 71.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 50,740 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Alabama

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $59,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $24,297.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,888. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Samford University

Birmingham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,689.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,630. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Alabama State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,527. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $18,240.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Business Administration & Management 3,064
Management Sciences & Methods 178
Marketing 143
Management Information Systems 119
Human Resource Management 111
Finance & Financial Management 49
Business & Commerce 35
International Business 24

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