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Accounting at Shawnee State University

If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what Shawnee State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Shawnee State University sits in Portsmouth, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 accounting degrees were awarded at Shawnee State University.

Online Class Availability at Shawnee State University

Many students take online classes at Shawnee State University. Of 3,231 students, 570 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,512 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Shawnee State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Shawnee State University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#23 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#44 of 44
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#114 of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#177 of 181
Best Value	Nationwide	#716 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1058 of 1,145

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#23 of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#44 of 44
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#114 of 181
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#177 of 181
Best Value	Nationwide	#716 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1058 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Shawnee State University

Graduates of Shawnee State University’s Accounting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,778
2 years	$41,193
3 years	$36,528
4 years	$45,497
5 years	$52,125

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Shawnee State University take home a median $45,497, compared with $48,069 for all Shawnee State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at Shawnee State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Shawnee State University are 33% women (5) and 67% men (10).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Shawnee State University

Of the 15 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Shawnee State University, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shawnee State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Shawnee State University

This Accounting program at Shawnee State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	15

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Shawnee State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.