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Accounting in Tennessee

Accounting Schools in Tennessee

974 students earned Accounting degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

An Accounting major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 293
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Tennessee

25,570 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 Tennessee

Accounting grads earn an average of $69,690 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UT Knoxville. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,216. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,917. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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Belmont University

Nashville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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Lipscomb University

Nashville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

An average student at Lipscomb will pay a net price of $26,070. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UT Chattanooga. A typical student attending UT Chattanooga will pay a net price of $13,539.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

A typical student attending Tennessee Tech University will pay a net price of $14,426. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University.

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Rhodes College

Memphis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Rhodes College. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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Accounting Careers in TN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 25% $62,100
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Accounting & Finance 10

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