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. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #840 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #11 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $40,996. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,292 for all accounting students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $18,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,168.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Murray State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of accounting bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 155 |
| Business Administration & Management | 36 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 30 |
| Marketing | 23 |
