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Accounting Schools in Florida

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

In this state, Accounting is the 9th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 966
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 242,560 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $71,790, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. A typical student attending FAU will pay a net price of $10,735.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,703 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. 98% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UT.

#9

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,445. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

#10

University of Miami

Coral Gables
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $46,098.

Accounting Careers in FL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Financial Managers 30% $114,190
Business Professors 26% $83,530
Financial Examiners 23% $77,290
Tax Preparers 22% $30,060
Accountants and Auditors 20% $62,270
Financial Analysts 19% $69,060
Credit Analysts 15% $72,120
Budget Analysts 12% $69,910
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2% $34,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Business Administration & Management 6,459
Business & Commerce 559
Marketing 420
Management Sciences & Methods 414
Finance & Financial Management 356
Human Resource Management 342
Hospitality Management 338
Management Information Systems 223

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