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Accounting in Kentucky

Accounting Schools in Kentucky

758 students earned Accounting degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Accounting is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 180 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: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in Kentucky

There are 46,330 people in the state and 4,307,910 people in the nation working in accounting jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a accounting grad in the state is $57,310, compared to a typical salary of $78,820 nationwide.

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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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,328.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,277.

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#3

Northern Kentucky University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,087.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,329. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#5

Bellarmine University

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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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
Financial Analysts 11% $65,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Business & Commerce 1,422
Business Administration & Management 1,040
Management Sciences & Methods 202
Human Resource Management 41
Entrepreneurial Studies 19
Other Business & Marketing 4
Real Estate 3
Management Information Systems 2

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