Richmond, Virginia has 4 accounting schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in accounting. Richmond has a general population of 197,790 and an overall student population of 51,657. Approximately 47,322 of Richmond's students are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.
The largest accounting school in Richmond, by student population, is Virginia Commonwealth University. Approximately 156 students graduated in 2010 from Virginia Commonwealth University with credentials in accounting.
In 2010, 186 students graduated with an accounting degree from one of Richmond's accounting schools. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $24,052 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all Richmond accounting schools was an average of $30,869 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,443 for accounting related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,420 per year, on average, for room and board at Richmond-based accounting schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $14,274.
After graduating with your credentials in accounting, if you decide to work as an accountant in Richmond, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 51,840 accountants in Virginia, 690 were working in the greater Richmond area. The government projects that the number of accountants in Richmond will increase by 12% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for accountants.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an accountant in Richmond is $30,050 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for accountants.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Address:
910 W Franklin St, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512
Awards Offered:
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Address:
1651 E Parham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228-2327
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Virginia Union University
Address:
1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, Virginia 23220
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Bryant and Stratton College-Richmond
Address:
8141 Hull St Rd, Richmond, Virginia 23235
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree