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Accounting at Whitworth University

If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Whitworth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Whitworth University is located in Spokane, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 accounting graduations were recorded at Whitworth University.

Studying Online at Whitworth University

Online coursework is an option at Whitworth University. Of 2,314 students, 43 (2%) studied exclusively online and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Whitworth University

Use these rankings to compare Whitworth University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#21 of 29
Best Value	Washington	#27 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#102 of 159
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#138 of 160
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#580 of 1,145
Best Value	Nationwide	#982 of 1,141

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Whitworth University

Students who complete Whitworth University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,919
2 years	$57,705
3 years	$62,262
4 years	$66,843
5 years	$80,683

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Whitworth University earn a median of $66,843, compared with $56,456 for all Whitworth University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Accounting graduates from Whitworth University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Whitworth University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Whitworth University are 33% women (4) and 67% men (8).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University

Among the 12 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth 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 Whitworth University

This Accounting program at Whitworth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Whitworth University pursue many career paths. 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.