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Accounting in Alabama

Accounting Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 1,288 students earned their Accounting degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 313 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 357
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Alabama

20,140 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Alabama

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,310 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. 79% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,888. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,755. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UAB. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,002. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,527.

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Samford University

Birmingham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,689.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at AUM. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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Accounting Careers in AL

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 9% $63,670
Financial Examiners 7% $50,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Accounting & Finance 3

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