Academic Programs

Diploma in Accounting

The federal government requires 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of accounting courses to qualify for the General Service 510 series (accountant). The diploma in accounting program will benefit other professionals seeking accounting skills to increase their job opportunities. Strayer University offers a number of online accounting programs as well

Many states require additional business-related courses to prepare for the CPA exam. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.

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 4.5 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

94% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, did so within 4.5 years.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:

Federal student loans: $9,400
Private loans: $0
Institutional finance loans: $0

Note: This preliminary median loan data is pending confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education. It reflects total debt, including costs of living, while the median loan amount prescribed under the Department's gainful employment regulations excludes such costs of living.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at http://www.strayer.edu/tuition_and_fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $21,135, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $20,055. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $21,135. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Occupations

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
Tax Preparers	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2082.00	13-2082.00
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3031.00	43-3031.00
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3051.00	43-3051.00
Brokerage Clerks	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4011.00	43-4011.00
Statistical Assistants	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9111.00	43-9111.00
Bioinformatics Technicians	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9111.01	43-9111.01

Disclaimer: Although Strayer University's accounting programs in Ohio are developed in consultation with an external advisory group consisting of academics, business professionals, and practicing accountants who provide input on industry trends and career opportunities, credits, degrees, certificates and diplomas earned in Strayer University's accounting program may not enable students to sit for state CPA examinations or fulfill other state licensure requirements. Students interested in accounting licensure options should contact their respective state boards of accountancy prior to beginning the program. Please click here for more information.