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Accounting in Georgia

Accounting Schools in Georgia

1,587 students earned Accounting degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 10th most popular major out of a total 440 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 546
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Georgia

45,830 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 Georgia

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,050 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. A typical student attending UGA will pay a net price of $15,117. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,993. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

An average student at Mercer will pay a net price of $21,627. 97% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,583. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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Brenau University

Gainesville
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,410 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,271. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Accounting Careers in GA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 17% $68,870
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Accounting Management 23
Accounting & Finance 22

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