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. We've also included details on how Wilkes ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The accounting major at Wilkes is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Accounting. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $53,818. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Wilkes paid an average of $1,120 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,308 | $40,308 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,006 | $16,006 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,193 | $3,193 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wilkes. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Wilkes 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 Wilkes Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Wilkes University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 83 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| Marketing | 11 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | 7 |
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