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Accounting Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 354 students earned their Accounting degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 351
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 77.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 82,930 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $64,380, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,579. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,660 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,970.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Belmont University

Nashville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 48% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,894. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

In their early career, UT Chattanooga grads earn an average salary of $37,613. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,040. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,658 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,078 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in TN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Tax Preparers 41% $43,070
Financial Managers 28% $95,970
Accountants and Auditors 25% $62,100
Financial Analysts 23% $69,130
Business Professors 20% $70,770
Credit Analysts 16% $57,020
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $51,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Business Administration & Management 2,285
Business & Commerce 176
Human Resource Management 135
Management Sciences & Methods 131
Marketing 75
Finance & Financial Management 18
Other Business & Marketing 14
International Business 13

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