by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Washington and Lee ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, Washington and Lee came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 35 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,625 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about Washington and Lee tuition and fees.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Washington and Lee in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 94 |
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