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Accounting at Western Governors University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Western Governors University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, UT.

During the most recent reporting year, 1,706 accounting degrees were granted at Western Governors University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Governors University

Western Governors University operates as a distance-education institution, so Accounting coursework can be completed remotely.

Accounting Rankings at Western Governors University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#7 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#363 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#550 of 1,145

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#7 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#19 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#363 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#550 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Western Governors University

Those who finish Western Governors University’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,025
2 years	$50,276
3 years	$55,005
4 years	$65,028
5 years	$72,539

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Western Governors University take home a median $65,028, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Western Governors University stands at $22,489.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Western Governors University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Western Governors University are 62% women (1,064) and 38% men (642).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 1,310 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Western Governors University, 63% were women (831) and 37% were men (479).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	889
Hispanic / Latino	126
Black / African American	63
Asian	64
American Indian / Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	29
Unknown	118

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, below the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 396 master’s accounting graduates at Western Governors University, 59% were women (233) and 41% were men (163).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	268
Hispanic / Latino	35
Black / African American	18
Asian	22
American Indian / Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	8
Unknown	36

Minority students account for 23% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, lower than 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 Western Governors University

The Accounting program at Western Governors University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	1,706

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Western Governors 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.