Houston, Texas has 10 accounting schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in accounting. Houston has a general population of 1,953,631 and an overall student population of 163,390. Approximately 127,692 of Houston's students are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.

The largest accounting school in Houston, by student population, is University of Houston. In 2010, University of Houston graduated approximately 492 students with credentials in accounting.

A total of 1,107 students graduated with credentials in accounting from accounting schools in Houston in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $26,548 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Houston accounting schools was an average of $30,287 per year in 2009.

In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,229 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a accounting program in Houston. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,646 per year, on average, for room and board at Houston-based accounting schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $16,492.

Accounting Salaries and Career Outlook in Houston

After graduating with your credentials in accounting, if you decide to work as an accountant in Houston, your job prospects are good. In 2010, there were 143,380 accountants in Texas. Of these accountants, 30,550 were working in the greater Houston area. The number of accountants in Houston is expected to increase by 14% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for accountants.

As an accountant in Houston, you can expect to make an average salary of $35,760 per year. This is higher than the average salary for accountants in the state.

This Page is Useful for Those Seeking the Following:

• Accounting Degree in Houston
• Associates Degree in Accounting
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Accounting Classes
• Accounting Courses
• Accounting Training

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