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Accounting in Kentucky

Accounting Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 739 students earned their Accounting degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 41st most popular major in the state out of a total 375 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 115
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 15,530 people employed in jobs related to an accounting degree, compared to 1,584,930 nationwide.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $64,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $79,830.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,328. 96% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,329.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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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
Accountants and Auditors 10% $60,360

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