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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 202 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WVU. This makes it the #126 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 WVU is $51,824. 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 WVU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $38,926 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 WVU is $243 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from WVU in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 207 |
| General Business/Commerce | 186 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 172 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.