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 West Georgia. 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, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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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 University of West Georgia was ranked #682 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #18 in Georgia.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,340 | $10,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,294 | $7,294 |
Learn more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at University of West Georgia in Accounting walked away with an average of $27,500 in student debt. That is 4% higher than the national average of $26,527.
The median early career salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor’s degree from University of West Georgia is $46,087 per year. That is 3% higher than the national average of $44,879.
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2019-2020, 59.4% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 50.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in accounting at University of West Georgia in 2019-2020, 37.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Accounting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 69 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 180 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 8 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 64 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
| Marketing | 112 |
*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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