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GraduateSmart
$97K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
1448K+
Total Jobs
Prepare and examine financial records. Ensure accuracy and that taxes are paid properly.
$53K
Starting
$97K
Average
$141K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) / NASBA
Field
Business & Finance
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Create free account →Federal labor-market data for Accountant
Pay range
$53K–$141K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
1.4M
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 1.4M to 1.5M jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS 'Accountants and Auditors' (13-2011). Median $81,680; 5% growth. ~1,448,290 jobs. Same SOC as CPA (id 157).