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Accounting in Texas

Accounting Schools in Texas

6,741 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 605 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,878
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%
  • White: 38.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Texas

141,440 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 Texas

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $80,200, compared to a typical salary of $79,830 nationwide.

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

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,987. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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173 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,900.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $12,704.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,911. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $12,911. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,205. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Accounting Careers in TX

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Financial Examiners 20% $75,710
Accountants and Auditors 19% $72,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Accounting & Finance 135
Auditing 4
Other Accounting 3
Accounting Management 1

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