by our College Data Analytics Team
Accounting is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. The schools below are the most focused on accounting in Kentucky, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 20 schools in Kentucky offering accounting.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on accounting in Kentucky, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for accounting is Transylvania University. Located in the city of Lexington, Transylvania University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in accounting, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about accounting at Transylvania University
A rank of #2 makes Brescia University one of the most focused schools for accounting. Brescia University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Owensboro. Accounting accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Brescia University
A rank of #3 makes Alice Lloyd College one of the most focused schools for accounting. Located in the rural area of Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 5% of all degrees awarded are in accounting, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Alice Lloyd College
A rank of #4 makes Murray State University one of the most focused schools for accounting. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a public university. Accounting accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 85 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Murray State University
A rank of #5 makes Thomas More College one of the most focused schools for accounting. Thomas More College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills. Accounting accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. See more about accounting at Thomas More College
Midway College placed #6 for accounting by degree focus. Midway College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Midway. Accounting accounts for around 4% of the degrees granted here, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Midway College
Georgetown College comes in at #7 for accounting focus this year. Located in the town of Georgetown, Georgetown College is a private not-for-profit university. Accounting accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. See more about accounting at Georgetown College
Morehead State University comes in at #8 for accounting focus this year. Morehead State University is a public school located in the town of Morehead. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in accounting, or about 37 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Morehead State University
Asbury University landed the #9 spot among the most focused accounting schools. Set in the town of Wilmore, Asbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in accounting, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Asbury University
Bellarmine University landed the #10 spot among the most focused accounting schools. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine University is a private not-for-profit university. About 2% of the degrees Bellarmine University awards are in accounting, or about 21 graduates in the most recent year. See more about accounting at Bellarmine University
University Of Kentucky ranked #11 on our list of the most focused accounting schools. University Of Kentucky is a public school located in the city of Lexington. Accounting accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 179 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for University Of Kentucky
University Of Louisville landed the #12 spot among the most focused accounting schools. University Of Louisville is a public school located in the city of Louisville. About 2% of the degrees University Of Louisville awards are in accounting, or about 96 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for University Of Louisville
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #13 for accounting focus this year. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees Northern Kentucky University awards are in accounting, or about 61 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Northern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University placed #14 for accounting by degree focus. Eastern Kentucky University is a public school located in the town of Richmond. Accounting accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 55 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Eastern Kentucky University
Sullivan University comes in at #15 for accounting focus this year. Located in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university. Accounting accounts for around 2% of the degrees granted here, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full accounting report for Sullivan University
Western Kentucky University landed the #16 spot among the most focused accounting schools. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. About 1% of the degrees Western Kentucky University awards are in accounting, or about 64 graduates in the most recent year. See more about accounting at Western Kentucky University
Spalding University comes in at #17 for accounting focus this year. Spalding University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. About 1% of the degrees Spalding University awards are in accounting, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Spalding University
Union College Kentucky placed #18 for accounting by degree focus. Set in the town of Barbourville, Union College Kentucky is a private not-for-profit institution. Accounting accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Union College Kentucky
University Of The Cumberlands comes in at #19 for accounting focus this year. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution. About 1% of the degrees University Of The Cumberlands awards are in accounting, or about 68 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for University Of The Cumberlands
Campbellsville University landed the #20 spot among the most focused accounting schools. Set in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Accounting accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 18 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full accounting details for Campbellsville University
This ranking is produced by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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