There are 2 accounting schools in Newport, Kentucky. Newport has a general population of 17,048 and an overall student population of 15,498. Approximately 15,436 of Newport's students are enrolled in schools that offer accounting programs.
Newport's largest accounting school is Northern Kentucky University. Approximately 61 students graduated in 2010 from Northern Kentucky University with credentials in accounting.
A total of 63 students graduated with credentials in accounting from accounting schools in Newport in 2010. If you decide to attend one of Newport's accounting schools, you can expect to pay an average of $17,509 per year in instate tuition and $23,509 per year in out of state tuition.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,000 for accounting related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $6,455 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $10,772.
If you plan on staying in Newport after graduating from accounting school, you should know that job prospects for accountants in Newport, which is the most popular accounting profession, are not very good. There were 27,190 accountants working in Kentucky and 12,310 working in the greater Newport area in 2010. Newport's accountant workforce is projected to increase by 7% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is the same as the projected nationwide trend for accountants.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an accountant in Newport is $33,740 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for accountants.
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Northern Kentucky University
Address:
Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Interactive College of Technology
Address:
76 Carothers Road, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate