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Accounting Schools in South Carolina

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

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 191
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 71.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 47,670 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in South Carolina

Accounting grads earn an average of $64,750 in the state and $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $45,626. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#4

College of Charleston

Charleston
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $40,114 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,806 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,605. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average.

#6

Furman University

Greenville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Furman grads earn an average salary of $45,496. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,223 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in SC

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Financial Managers 23% $110,050
Business Professors 20% $78,450
Financial Examiners 16% $59,030
Financial Analysts 15% $68,260
Credit Analysts 13% $60,850
Accountants and Auditors 13% $58,640
Tax Preparers 12% $30,710
Budget Analysts 9% $67,340
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 0% $48,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Business Administration & Management 1,189
Management Sciences & Methods 201
Human Resource Management 154
International Business 123
Business & Commerce 123
Management Information Systems 36
Hospitality Management 18
Construction Management 15

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