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Accounting in California

Accounting Schools in California

Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

There are 537,010 people in the state and 4,708,770 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in California

A typical salary for an Accounting grad in the state is $110,047, compared to a typical salary of $96,014 nationwide.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 10 colleges in California offering Accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,612 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,362 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

#3

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#4

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

#5

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,502 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,238 a year in tuition.

#6

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,951 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 100%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,180 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,033 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,482 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,164 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $14,600 a year in tuition.

#10

Ventura College

Ventura

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,638 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,416 a year.

Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Investment Fund Managers 14% $157,819
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 13% $63,707
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Financial Managers 9% $75,665
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Statistical Assistants 7% $58,190
Financial and Investment Analysts 7% $82,666
Brokerage Clerks 6% $52,416
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Treasurers and Controllers 1% $162,461

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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