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Accounting Schools in Kentucky

111 students earned Accounting degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 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 87
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

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: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,653 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,828.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,625 after graduation. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#5

Bellarmine University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,992. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

Accounting Careers in KY

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Financial Managers 20% $98,540
Business Professors 16% $73,770
Financial Examiners 12% $55,290
Credit Analysts 12% $70,860
Tax Preparers 11% $30,080
Financial Analysts 11% $65,760
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
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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