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Accounting in Georgia

Accounting Schools in Georgia

2,889 students earned Accounting degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 13th most popular major in the state.

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 580
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: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 53.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 115,850 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Georgia

Accounting grads earn an average of $70,040 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Georgia

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

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#2

Georgia State University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,202.

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#3

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
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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#4

Kennesaw State University

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at KSU Georgia. This public school has an average net price of $17,993.

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#5

Mercer University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,627. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#6

Emory University

Atlanta
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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#6

Valdosta State University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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#8

Georgia College & State University

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of North Georgia

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,998. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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DeVry University - Georgia

Decatur
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
1,013 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,394. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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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
Financial Analysts 17% $75,230
Financial Examiners 12% $98,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Business Administration & Management 2,352
Management Sciences & Methods 937
Business & Commerce 373
Human Resource Management 127
Marketing 59
Entrepreneurial Studies 52
Management Information Systems 38
Other Business & Marketing 35

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