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Accounting Schools in West Virginia

550 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Accounting major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 322
Associate Degree 115
Master’s Degree 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in West Virginia

16,290 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $61,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

In their early career, American Military University grads earn an average salary of $28,143. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,563. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at WVU.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 77% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,404 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,671. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. In their early career, WVJC Morgantown grads earn an average salary of $25,881.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending West Virginia University Tech will pay a net price of $10,095. In their early career, West Virginia University Tech grads earn an average salary of $41,828.

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,474 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,380. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,230. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Accounting Careers in WV

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Business Professors 18% $61,990
Statistical Assistants 17% $43,240
Financial Examiners 17% $61,760
Financial Managers 15% $90,830
Brokerage Clerks 13% $40,360
Accountants and Auditors 6% $62,670
Financial Analysts 5% $69,190
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $41,370
Budget Analysts 5% $63,730
Tax Preparers 4% $29,240
Credit Analysts 0% $59,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $35,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $32,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Business Administration & Management 4,631
Business & Commerce 883
Marketing 247
Finance & Financial Management 206
Other Business & Marketing 162
Entrepreneurial Studies 91
Management Sciences & Methods 83
Human Resource Management 69

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