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. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #624 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 266 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 624 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in accounting from NKU. This makes it the #282 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 NKU is $52,425. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $21,153 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in accounting from NKU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in accounting from NKU. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 413 |
| General Business/Commerce | 277 |
| Human Resource Management | 61 |
| Construction Management | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.