General Accounting at Shepherd University
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Shepherd University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 general accounting degrees were granted at Shepherd University.
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Online Class Availability at Shepherd University
Many students take online classes at Shepherd University. Of 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 185 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #576 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Accounting graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Shepherd University are 29% women (4) and 71% men (10).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University
Among the 14 bachelor’s general accounting degrees awarded at Shepherd University, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Shepherd University work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.