General Accounting at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study General Accounting, consider the program at Fort Hays State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 general accounting degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Hays State University
Online coursework is an option at Fort Hays State University. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Fort Hays State University
Rankings can help you compare Fort Hays State University’s General Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #73 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #603 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Accounting graduates at Fort Hays State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Fort Hays State University are 55% women (26) and 45% men (21).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 47 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 55% were women (26) and 45% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Those who complete General Accounting program at Fort Hays State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.