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Accounting Schools in Utah

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

An Accounting major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 813
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 40,280 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $68,920, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Utah that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

331 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 5.15 years to graduate.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,955. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

#8

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $24,503. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

Accounting Careers in UT

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Business Professors 46% $80,050
Financial Managers 43% $98,940
Credit Analysts 37% $59,260
Tax Preparers 36% $37,220
Accountants and Auditors 33% $63,410
Financial Analysts 27% $72,060
Budget Analysts 22% $74,610
Financial Examiners 19% $60,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Business Administration & Management 5,680
Management Information Systems 704
Management Sciences & Methods 238
Business & Commerce 70
Human Resource Management 69
Real Estate 31
Taxation 24
Entrepreneurial Studies 20

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