General Accounting at Liberty University
If you plan to study General Accounting, take a look at what Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 448 general accounting degrees were awarded at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Many students take online classes at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s General Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #678 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 896 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #678 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 896 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 13 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 185 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #678 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Liberty University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Liberty University are 62% women (276) and 38% men (172).
General Accounting Associate’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 38 associate’s general accounting graduates at Liberty University, 82% were women (31) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 198 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Liberty University, 59% were women (116) and 41% were men (82).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 24 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 35%.*
General Accounting Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 134 master’s general accounting degrees awarded at Liberty University, 63% were women (84) and 37% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 28 |
Minority students account for 19% of General Accounting master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Accounting majors, 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
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