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Accounting Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Accounting Grads in Virginia

There are 134,120 people in the state and 4,708,770 people in the nation working in Accounting jobs.

Accounting Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Accounting Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Accounting grads earn an average of $98,794. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,014.

Accounting Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Accounting Careers in VA

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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