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Accounting in South Carolina

Accounting Schools in South Carolina

1,104 students earned Accounting degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

An Accounting major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 519
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 248
Associate Degree 172
Master’s Degree 165

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Carolina

There are 47,670 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $64,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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206 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,044. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $12,952.

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Wofford College

Spartanburg
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Wofford will pay a net price of $29,236.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 42% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Bob Jones University

Greenville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,506. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

A typical student attending York Technical College will pay a net price of $1,798. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,283.

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Accounting Careers in SC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Financial Analysts 15% $68,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Business Administration & Management 4,017
Finance & Financial Management 993
Marketing 984
Business & Commerce 832
Management Sciences & Methods 412
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 332
General Sales & Marketing 263

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