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Accounting in California

Accounting Schools in California

1,747 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

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 662
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

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: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.1%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in California

There are 182,850 people in the state and 1,584,930 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in California

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $89,430, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

#1

National University

San Diego
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,412. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#2

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

An average student at SCU will pay a net price of $44,133. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. It takes the average student 4.94 years to graduate.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $7,485.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. An average student at UAGC will pay a net price of $24,722. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. This public school has an average net price of $12,721.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,892.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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Accounting Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Accountants and Auditors 11% $75,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Accounting Management 107
Accounting & Finance 16

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