by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #284 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 284 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 239 |
The following degree levels are available for accounting at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 55 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $70,180 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $23,903 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 23 |
