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Accounting Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 893 students earned their Accounting degrees in CA.

In this state, Accounting is the 30th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 824
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 23.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

There are 528,970 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 California

Accounting grads earn an average of $84,430 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,131 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,896 a year. This private school has an average net price of $17,031. 10% of the teachers are full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,722. In their early career, National University grads earn an average salary of $53,072.

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,174 a year.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,523. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Graduates earn an average $42,178 after graduation.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,003. In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $45,657. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 6% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,426 a year.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 85% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $37,232.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,260. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Managers 22% $139,240
Business Professors 17% $125,810
Financial Analysts 14% $95,680
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690
Budget Analysts 10% $86,730
Tax Preparers 9% $52,020
Credit Analysts 9% $79,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 11,809
Management Sciences & Methods 3,668
Human Resource Management 1,233
International Business 265
Finance & Financial Management 249
Taxation 223
Entrepreneurial Studies 199
Management Information Systems 186

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