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Accounting in Washington

Accounting Schools in Washington

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Washington

107,370 people in the state and 4,708,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Accounting.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Washington

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $96,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. WA

There are 4 colleges in Washington that offer Accounting degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,447 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,979 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,920 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 43% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,918 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Accounting Careers in WA

Some of the careers Accounting majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Investment Fund Managers 14% $157,819
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 13% $63,707
Financial Examiners 13% $117,139
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $80,576
Tax Preparers 9% $67,542
Financial Managers 9% $75,665
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 8% $118,242
Statistical Assistants 7% $58,190
Financial and Investment Analysts 7% $82,666
Brokerage Clerks 6% $52,416
Accountants and Auditors 3% $79,222
Treasurers and Controllers 1% $162,461

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Accounting.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750
Human Resource Management 25,424
Business Support & Assistance 16,153
Entrepreneurial Studies 14,306

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