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#1

#1 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 545 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$59,565

#2

#2 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI

At Davenport University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$55,640

#3

#3 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

900–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$57,206

#4

#4 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo, PR

Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 98 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

740–980

Median Starting Salary

$52,499

#5

#5 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$54,147

#6

#6 Best College for Accounting in the U.S.

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 36 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,068

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About Accounting

Accounting programs prepare individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

For all the 57,767 degrees awarded in Accounting per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 13 students graduating with degrees at the Post masters certificate level across the US, 54% percent identify as women and 46% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Accounting, Michigan has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Accounting is $46,700.

Popularity of Accounting Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Accounting majors, some of the most in demand careers include Business Teachers, Postsecondary, Tax Preparers . Not only that, Accounting graduates may find a high salary job, such as Business Teachers, Postsecondary or Tax Preparers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Accounting majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Accounting majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
13
Female Students
7 (53%)
Male Students
6 (46%)

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