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General Accounting Schools in Kentucky

750 Accounting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General Accounting major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Accounting Majors in Kentucky

Accounting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 623
Master’s Degree 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a accounting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 77.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for General Accounting Grads in Kentucky

15,530 people in the state and 1,584,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for General Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

Accounting grads earn an average of $64,400 in the state and $79,830 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. This public school has an average net price of $13,763. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

In their early career, Morehead State University grads earn an average salary of $32,395. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,096. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. In their early career, Cumberlands grads earn an average salary of $33,995.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,371. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Accounting Careers in KY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Financial Examiners 12% $55,290
Credit Analysts 12% $70,860
Accountants and Auditors 10% $60,360
Budget Analysts 3% $53,050
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents -5% $47,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Accounting Management 19
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 18

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