by our College Data Analytics TeamAccounting is a concentration offered under the accounting major at Western Governors University. 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 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.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,380 | $6,380 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WGU offers online option in its accounting bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
About 63.6% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in accounting in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 50.5%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 16.4% of the accounting bachelor’s degrees at WGU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 31%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| White | 684 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
