by our College Data Analytics TeamAccounting is a major offered under the business, management and marketing program of study at Washington and Lee University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in accounting, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, 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
Gain a foundation in accounting principles and practices online at Southern New Hampshire University and boost your stock in any financial field.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Washington and Lee is in the top 1% of the country for accounting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Washington and Lee paid an average of $1,872 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,170 | $56,170 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,810 | $15,810 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,285 | $2,285 |
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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 Washington and Lee in Accounting walked away with an average of $20,219 in student debt. That is 24% lower than the national average of $26,527.
accounting who receive their bachelor’s degree from Washington and Lee make an average of $68,858 a year during the early days of their career. That is 53% higher than the national average of $44,879.
Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2019-2020, 44.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 50.4%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Washington and Lee in 2019-2020, 9.8% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Accounting students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 60 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to accounting.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 95 |
*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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