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. In addition, we cover how Eastern ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #619 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $39,625. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, accounting students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 85 |
| Marketing | 51 |
| Business Administration & Management | 43 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 33 |
| Insurance | 29 |
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