Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Learn How Business Really Works with a Bachelor's Accounting Degree
At Strayer University, our online Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSAC) and on-campus degree programs provide great insight into the business world and give you important flexibility as you begin your climb up the corporate ladder.
An increase in the number of federal regulations concerning financial reporting, impairment, business valuations and corporate accountability have placed greater scrutiny on accountants, and grown the demand in accounting jobs. Accountants and auditors who have a professional certification, especially CPAs, are expected to have the most job opportunities in accounting.
At Strayer University, students in our accounting bachelor degree learn the fundamentals of accounting procedure and law in a rigorous setting that combines real-world examples and case studies. Not only do we prepare you for a rewarding career in this constantly evolving field, we also arm you with the skills and core principles necessary to succeed in today’s demanding marketplace.
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Program Information
Program Length
Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 6 years.On-Time Graduation Rate
88% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 6 years.Program Costs
Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $72,400, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $69,000. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $72,400. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $6,000. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.Median Loan Debt
For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:- Federal student loans: $35,500
- Private loans: $0
- Institutional finance loans: $0
Occupations for this program
The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
| Title | O*Net Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.01 | 13-2011.01 |
| Auditors | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.02 | 13-2011.02 |
| Financial Analysts | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2051.00 | 13-2051.00 |
| Financial Managers, Branch or Department | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.02 | 11-3031.02 |
| Treasurers and Controllers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.01 | 11-3031.01 |
Strayer University's School of Business is proud to be a candidate for ACBSP accreditation.
Accreditation
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Highly Respected by Employers Across the Country
Strayer University is a preferred education provider to more than 150 well-known, highly ranked organizations and government agencies across the United States.
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