Commerce has a total population of 7,669 and a student population of 9,021. Of these students, 9,021 are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.
Of the 1 accounting schools in Commerce, the largest accounting school, by student population, is Texas A & M University-Commerce. In 2010, Texas A & M University-Commerce graduated approximately 21 students with credentials in accounting.
A reported 21 students graduated with credentials in accounting in Commerce in 2010. Tuition in 2009 at Commerce's accounting schools was $17,320 per year for instate students and $25,660 per year for out of state students.
You should also anticipate spending about $1,400 for accounting related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,090 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $0.
If you decide to work as an accountant in Commerce, your job prospects are good. In 2010, there were 143,380 accountants in Texas. Of these accountants, 27,400 were working in the greater Commerce area. The number of accountants in Commerce is expected to increase by 14% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for accountants.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an accountant in Commerce is $35,410 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for accountants.
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