Murfreesboro, Tennessee has 2 accounting schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in accounting. Murfreesboro has a total population of 68,816 and a student population of 25,929. Of these students, 25,557 are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.
Middle Tennessee State University is the largest accounting school in Murfreesboro, based on student population. Approximately 114 students graduated in 2010 from Middle Tennessee State University with credentials in accounting.
In 2010, 190 students graduated with an accounting degree in Murfreesboro. If you decide to attend one of Murfreesboro's accounting schools, you can expect to pay an average of $16,878 per year in instate tuition and $28,806 per year in out of state tuition.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,633 for accounting related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $6,754 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $16,565.
Many accounting graduates choose to work as accountants after graduation. If you choose to follow that path and remain in Murfreesboro, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 accountants in Tennessee were working in the greater Murfreesboro area. The number of accountants in Murfreesboro is expected to increase by 7% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for accountants.
As an accountant in Murfreesboro, you can expect to make an average salary of $31,620 per year. This is higher than the average salary for accountants in the state.
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Middle Tennessee State University
Address:
1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Daymar Institute-Murfreesboro
Address:
415 Golden Bear Court, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37128
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree