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Accounting Schools in West Virginia

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

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 322
Associate Degree 115
Master’s Degree 82
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 16,290 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 4,307,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $61,140, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 95% of students get financical aid.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,780 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,912 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,505.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
622 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at WVJC Morgantown will pay a net price of $16,671. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,881 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, UC grads earn an average salary of $40,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,645 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,828 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Shepherd University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,546 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

In their early career, Fairmont State grads earn an average salary of $34,102. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Fairmont State.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,474 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern will pay a net price of $5,380. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. In their early career, Southern grads earn an average salary of $23,905.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,230. Graduates earn an average $30,339 after graduation.

Accounting Careers in WV

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Financial Examiners 17% $61,760
Statistical Assistants 17% $43,240
Financial Managers 15% $90,830
Brokerage Clerks 13% $40,360
Accountants and Auditors 6% $62,670
Financial Analysts 5% $69,190
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $41,370
Budget Analysts 5% $63,730
Tax Preparers 4% $29,240
Credit Analysts 0% $59,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $35,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $32,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Business Administration & Management 4,543
Business & Commerce 870
Marketing 247
Finance & Financial Management 206
Other Business & Marketing 162
Entrepreneurial Studies 89
Management Sciences & Methods 81
Management Information Systems 69

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