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Accounting in Washington

Accounting Schools in Washington

911 students earned Accounting degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 117
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.7%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 38,000 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Washington

Accounting grads earn an average of $76,500 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,331. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $33,700. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $15,484.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Accountants and Auditors 18% $70,600
Financial Examiners 10% $85,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Auditing 59
Accounting & Finance 19

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