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Accounting in West Virginia

Accounting Schools in West Virginia

369 students earned Accounting degrees in West Virginia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Accounting is the 27th most popular major in the state.

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
Master’s Degree 73

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Accounting Grads in West Virginia

16,290 people in the state and 4,307,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to accounting.

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Wages for Accounting Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, accounting grads earn an average of $61,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,820.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer accounting degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at WVU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University.

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Marshall University

Huntington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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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
Financial Analysts 5% $69,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Business Administration & Management 1,201
Business & Commerce 275
Other Business & Marketing 159
Human Resource Management 67
Management Sciences & Methods 53
Entrepreneurial Studies 29
Finance & Financial Management 23
Managerial Economics 5

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