General Accounting at Murray State University
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, consider the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Murray State University sits in Murray, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 85 general accounting graduations were recorded at Murray State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University
Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Murray State University
Use these rankings to compare Murray State University’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #6 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #472 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Accounting graduates at Murray State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Murray State University are 73% women (62) and 27% men (23).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University
Among the 85 bachelor’s general accounting graduates at Murray State University, 73% were women (62) and 27% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 56 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Those who complete General Accounting program at Murray State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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