By the numbers: Total U.S. postsecondary accounting enrollment rose to roughly 313,400 students in 2025 — up from 293,800 in 2024, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.

• Meanwhile, fall undergraduate accounting enrollment also climbed for the third straight year.

Zoom in: At UCCS, where accounting is offered as an emphasis area within general business programs, 53 such degrees were granted during the 2024-25 school year, up from 37 the year before.

• Yes, but: Enrollment dipped slightly to 154 this spring from 162 a year earlier, per data shared with Axios.

State of play: Colorado College also offers accounting coursework. At Pikes Peak State College, students can pursue an associate degree or certificates in the field.

Between the lines: Rather than replacing accountants, research suggests AI is helping them work more efficiently by taking over the "boring" parts of the job, like routine bookkeeping.

• Furthering the appeal for students: Some colleges report job placement rates above 95% for graduates, with median starting salaries around $80,000, according to Fortune.

The bottom line: "I have not talked to another accounting person who has a degree in accounting who cannot find a job," one recent grad told the outlet.