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Accounting Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 486 students earned their Accounting degrees in CO.

An Accounting major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 484
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 63.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 85,250 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Colorado

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $76,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,967. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,336 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. 72% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $15,648. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,762 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,092 a year.

Accounting Careers in CO

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 25% $72,940
Business Professors 24% $71,420
Financial Analysts 23% $90,060
Financial Managers 18% $146,000
Financial Examiners 17% $75,810
Budget Analysts 14% $79,630
Credit Analysts 10% $69,810
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $58,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Business Administration & Management 2,821
Human Resource Management 595
Management Sciences & Methods 346
Finance & Financial Management 271
Business & Commerce 238
Marketing 108
Management Information Systems 91
Real Estate 68

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