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Accounting in Kentucky

Accounting Schools in Kentucky

739 students earned Accounting degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 12th most popular major out of a total 572 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Kentucky

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 600
Master’s Degree 115
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a accounting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Kentucky

15,530 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

Accounting grads earn an average of $64,400 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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131 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,277. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,835. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#9

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,801. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Accounting Careers in KY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Financial Examiners 12% $55,290
Accountants and Auditors 10% $60,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Accounting Management 19
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 18

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