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Accounting Schools in West Virginia

83 students earned Accounting degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 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 82
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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

In their early career, WVU grads earn an average salary of $41,828. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $28,143 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $10,563. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

#3

Marshall University

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

This public school has an average net price of $8,351. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

Accounting Careers in WV

Some of the careers accounting majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Business Professors 18% $61,990
Financial Examiners 17% $61,760
Financial Managers 15% $90,830
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

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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