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Accounting in Tennessee

Accounting Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 1,120 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 305
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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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:

#1

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Knoxville
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 91% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
22,080 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Middle Tennessee State University. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

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#4

University of Memphis

Memphis
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,216. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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#5

Belmont University

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,860.

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#6

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,886. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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#6

Lipscomb University

Nashville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,070. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Chattanooga
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,539.

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#9

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,426. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Rhodes College

Memphis
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
1,875 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Accounting Careers in TN

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Financial Analysts 23% $69,130
Financial Examiners 11% $72,160

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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