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Accounting Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 586 students earned their Accounting degrees in NC.

An Accounting major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 585
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in North Carolina

124,370 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $71,310, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. 77% of the teachers are full time.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 72% of the teachers are full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,122. 78% of the teachers are full time.

Accounting Careers in NC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Financial Managers 24% $131,610
Financial Examiners 18% $62,410
Business Professors 16% $72,920
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Credit Analysts 14% $74,050
Tax Preparers 14% $33,240
Accountants and Auditors 14% $69,840
Budget Analysts 8% $69,740
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 4% $55,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Business Administration & Management 3,290
Management Sciences & Methods 1,798
Marketing 147
International Business 96
Human Resource Management 89
Entrepreneurial Studies 72
Finance & Financial Management 70
Hospitality Management 29

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