by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Accounting. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Accounting is a major offered under the business, management and marketing program of study at University of Louisville. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in accounting, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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If you have a knack for numbers and want a career that allows you to use your skills in the business field, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Business Administration - Accounting
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #366 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
Here are some of the other rankings for UofL.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,180 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,966 | $28,312 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,754 | $9,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,562 | $6,562 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UofL in Accounting walked away with an average of $21,000 in student debt. That is 21% lower than the national average of $26,527.
The median early career salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor’s degree from UofL is $50,439 per year. That is 12% higher than the national average of $44,879.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UofL does offer online classes in its accounting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofL Online Learning page.
About 39.1% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in accounting in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 50.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in accounting at UofL in 2019-2020, 18.5% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 74 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Accounting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 92 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to accounting.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 15 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 48 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 102 |
| Marketing | 179 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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