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Accounting Schools in District of Columbia

209 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 179
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in District of Columbia

29,480 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $98,130, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

American University

Washington
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,945 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $32,563.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,457 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. An average student at Strayer University - Global Region will pay a net price of $21,585. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Global Region.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. In their early career, Strayer University - District of Columbia grads earn an average salary of $30,628. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

#5

Howard University

Washington
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $41,388. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Accounting Careers in DC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Business Professors 23% $97,340
Financial Analysts 14% $91,390
Financial Managers 9% $150,550
Accountants and Auditors 7% $91,890
Budget Analysts 5% $100,210
Credit Analysts 4% $106,750
Financial Examiners 3% $154,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Business Administration & Management 2,104
Management Sciences & Methods 419
Human Resource Management 349
Entrepreneurial Studies 217
Real Estate 180
Finance & Financial Management 176
International Business 63
Hospitality Management 53

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