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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 748 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Kentucky.

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the most popular school in Kentucky for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 155 students majoring in accounting at UK, 60% are male and 40% are female.

On average, accounting graduates from UK take out $21,878 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $393.

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#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 37% of the accounting majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from UofL carry an average student debt load of $19,272.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a large student population.

About 55% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 45% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from WKU take out $23,466 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Accounting at Western Kentucky University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Kentucky. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

Women make up 49% of the accounting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Eastern take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,904.

Full Accounting at Eastern Kentucky University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Morehead State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 33 students majoring in accounting at Morehead State University, 42% are male and 58% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Morehead State University accumulate an average of around $23,240 in student debt.

Full Accounting at Morehead State University Report

#6

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Cumberlands is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.

About 53% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 47% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, accounting graduates from Cumberlands carry an average student debt load of $18,477.

Full Accounting at University of the Cumberlands Report

Murray State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 66% of the accounting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Murray State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,507.

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#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

Women make up 33% of the accounting majors at the school.

Full Accounting at Bellarmine University Report

#9

Spalding University

Louisville, KY

Spalding University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 60% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Spalding take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,699.

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#10

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY

With a ranking of #10, Transylvania University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, Transylvania is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 36% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 64% are male.

Full Accounting at Transylvania University Report

Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,730
Georgia 2,324
Tennessee 1,222
Louisiana 880
Virginia 1,858
North Carolina 2,113
West Virginia 519
Alabama 1,554
Mississippi 1,076
South Carolina 987
Arkansas 626

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.

Accounting Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 68,501
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19,139
Accounting and Finance 3,781
Accounting and Business/Management 1,538
Other Accounting and Related Services 844
Auditing 179

Majors Similar to Accounting

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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