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Accounting Schools in Rhode Island

78 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting is the 19th most popular major out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 78

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 53.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 17,010 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $75,050, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Bryant University

Smithfield
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private school has an average net price of $40,533. Graduates earn an average $70,109 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,638. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,582. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,268 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at RIC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

Accounting Careers in RI

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $129,900
Business Professors 13% $114,340
Budget Analysts 12% $80,320
Financial Examiners 11% $87,010
Accountants and Auditors 9% $76,770
Financial Analysts 9% $78,820
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 3% $71,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Business Administration & Management 526
Hospitality Management 127
Human Resource Management 105
Management Sciences & Methods 89
Finance & Financial Management 43
International Business 14
Construction Management 13
Taxation 12

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