by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how W&J ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 338 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 428 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 91% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,401 a year. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at W&J paid an average of $767 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,910 | $13,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from W&J. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at W&J are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the W&J accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the W&J Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 46 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.