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Accounting Schools in Kentucky

788 students earned Accounting degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Accounting is the 19th most popular major out of a total 258 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 642
Master’s Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Kentucky

There are 46,330 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $57,310, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $33,301. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,096. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,995 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,265 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $11,736. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Sullivan University

Louisville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,692 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#10

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. In their early career, NKU grads earn an average salary of $38,625.

Accounting Careers in KY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Financial Managers 20% $98,540
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Financial Examiners 12% $55,290
Credit Analysts 12% $70,860
Tax Preparers 11% $30,080
Financial Analysts 11% $65,760
Accountants and Auditors 10% $60,360
Budget Analysts 3% $53,050
Brokerage Clerks 2% $43,030
Statistical Assistants 0% $0
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 0% $40,570
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $47,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Business Administration & Management 2,692
Business & Commerce 2,455
Marketing 721
Finance & Financial Management 532
Management Sciences & Methods 238
Human Resource Management 139
Managerial Economics 126
Management Information Systems 86

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