by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #548 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 289 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 548 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WKU. This makes it the #332 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,104 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 74 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from WKU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from WKU make a median salary of $59,931 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from WKU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 420 |
| Marketing | 136 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 87 |
| Construction Management | 31 |
| Hospitality Management | 29 |
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