by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for accounting, coming in at #555 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 555 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 16 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 81 of 239 |
The following degree levels are available for accounting at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 388 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $58,675 a year. This is above $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, accounting students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Find out more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 8 |
