Accounting Schools
In Jackson, Mississippi

There are 5 accounting schools in Jackson for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in accounting in the city of Jackson, which encompasses accounting training at the following levels:

  • Accounting Certificate
  • Associates degree in Accounting
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Masters degree in Accounting

Statistics

Professional Trends

Jackson Vs. Mississippi Accounting Employment

Jackson 7,610
Mississippi 26,820

Exactly 7,610 of Mississippi's 26,820 accounting professionals work in Jackson. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of accounting professionals in Jackson has shrunk by 3%. As the number of accounting professionals in Jackson has decreased, overall employment in Jackson has increased.

Jackson Vs. Mississippi Accounting employment growth

27,600 28,670 29,130 27,940 26,820
7,810 7,670 7,560 7,640 7,610
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Mississippi
  • Dark Yellow: Jackson

Accounting VS. All professions salaries in Jackson

$37,133 $36,028 $38,365 $39,158 $40,810
$33,840 $34,990 $36,240 $36,600 $36,820
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Accounting in Jackson
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jackson

In Jackson, salaries for accounting professionals have increased. In 2010 accounting professionals in Jackson reportedly earned an average salary of $40,810 per year. The average salary for accounting professionals in Jackson was $37,133 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Jackson.

Salary percentiles for Accounting professionals in Jackson

10th percentile		 $25,135
25th percentile		 $29,975
50th percentile		 $37,250
75th percentile		 $49,283
90th percentile		 $61,755

Jackson accounting professionals earn a median yearly salary of $37,250. The 10% of accounting professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,135 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 146% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Accounting professionals and related professions in Jackson

Accounting		 $40,810
Forensic Accounting		 $58,565
Finance		 $62,314
Business		 $69,771
Business Administration		 $75,455
Small Business		 $94,940

Jackson accounting professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Accounting schools in Jackson

5

Many of Jackson's accounting professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited accounting schools in the city.

Accounting Programs Offered In Jackson

associate		 1
bachelor		 3
master		 2
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total6

There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in accounting offered by Jackson's accounting schools.

Student Completed Accounting Degrees In Jackson

associate		 3
bachelor		 70
master		 31
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total104

In 2010 approximately 104 students completed accounting courses.

Accounting Faculty Salaries in Jackson, Mississippi

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