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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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UK was ranked #123 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 #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 123 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in accounting from UK. This makes it the #115 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 UK is $59,474. 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 UK, accounting students borrow a median amount of $45,129 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 UK is $393 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 155 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at UK make a median salary of $65,452. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
The accounting program at UK awarded 47 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 484 |
| Marketing | 383 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 298 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 78 |
| Business Administration & Management | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.