by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #511 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in accounting from WKU. This makes it the #332 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $39,657. 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 WKU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 64 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from WKU in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 514 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 138 |
| Marketing | 104 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 63 |
| Hospitality Management | 31 |
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