by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #812 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 580 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 812 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $42,322. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Murray State. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 168 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | 32 |
| Marketing | 13 |