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Accounting Schools in Alabama

395 students earned Accounting degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

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 390
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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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
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,271 after earning their degree at this institution.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,791 a year. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Samford University

Birmingham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,072. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,678. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Alabama State.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Financial Managers 18% $114,980
Business Professors 18% $85,800
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Financial Analysts 8% $82,130
Tax Preparers 7% $29,970
Budget Analysts 7% $80,910
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680
Credit Analysts 4% $72,060
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $53,590

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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