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Accounting Schools in Louisiana

102 students earned Accounting degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

An Accounting major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Louisiana

43,530 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $63,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in LA

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Financial Managers 19% $93,300
Business Professors 18% $61,420
Credit Analysts 14% $60,280
Financial Analysts 13% $67,760
Tax Preparers 13% $30,740
Accountants and Auditors 12% $61,200
Budget Analysts 10% $63,270
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $43,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Business Administration & Management 3,270
Management Sciences & Methods 232
Finance & Financial Management 182
Business & Commerce 138
Construction Management 135
Human Resource Management 119
International Business 116
Other Business & Marketing 38

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