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Accounting Schools in Texas

2,271 students earned Accounting degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,244
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Texas

364,060 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Texas

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $77,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,939 after graduation. The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,196 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,309.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

An average student at SMU will pay a net price of $38,208. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

Accounting Careers in TX

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Financial Managers 30% $129,320
Business Professors 21% $92,940
Tax Preparers 20% $45,090
Financial Examiners 20% $75,710
Accountants and Auditors 19% $72,860
Financial Analysts 18% $83,060
Credit Analysts 18% $69,270
Budget Analysts 15% $73,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Business Administration & Management 9,362
Management Sciences & Methods 2,434
Human Resource Management 515
Finance & Financial Management 341
Business & Commerce 325
Marketing 317
Hospitality Management 108
Entrepreneurial Studies 104

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