by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Kent State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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Kent State was ranked #118 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 118 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Kent State. This makes it the #269 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kent State is $53,988. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $38,872 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,621 for all accounting majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at Kent State is $428 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
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Of the 124 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Kent State in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Kent State accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Kent State Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Kent State make a median salary of $60,604 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 359 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 239 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 146 |
| Construction Management | 67 |
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