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 West Virginia University Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at West Virginia University Tech was ranked #1,130 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #9 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from West Virginia University Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,916 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Virginia University Tech, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,903 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at West Virginia University Tech is $243 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from West Virginia University Tech. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 24 |
