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Accounting at Transylvania University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, take a look at what Transylvania University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Transylvania University is located in Lexington, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 accounting degrees were awarded at Transylvania University.

Studying Online at Transylvania University

Transylvania University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Accounting Rankings at Transylvania University

Rankings can help you compare Transylvania University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#5 of 16
Best Value	Kentucky	#14 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#62 of 265
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#230 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#445 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#928 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Transylvania University

Graduates of Transylvania 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	$43,754
2 years	$48,667
3 years	$53,448
4 years	$62,272
5 years	$71,095

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Transylvania University report median earnings of $62,272, compared with $55,079 for all Transylvania University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Transylvania University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Transylvania University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Transylvania University are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Transylvania University

Among the 17 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Transylvania University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Transylvania 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.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Transylvania University

This Accounting program at Transylvania University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Transylvania University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.