Internship/Capstone Opportunities

In the classroom, students are exposed to accounting principles, accounting practice sets, computer-based activities and tax-related work. Outside of the classroom, students can put that knowledge to use and gain invaluable hands-on experience by participating in one of a number of internship opportunities.

Potential employers are increasingly interested in hiring graduates who have had meaningful real-world experience. Hilbert prepares its students with practical work experience while providing a valuable resource to organizations.

Offered your senior year, an internship earns you course credit. This is your chance to make contributions to an organization and demonstrate your potential value as a full-time employee after graduation.

Accounting Degree Careers

Careers with an accounting degree are many and varied, and include:

• Accountant
• Personal financial adviser
• Financial analyst
• Forensic accountant
  Internal auditor
• Budget analyst
• Management analyst
• Business and financial consultant

Additional studies at the graduate level can open up pathways to the most senior positions—and highest salaries—these fields have to offer.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Job Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of accountants and auditors will grow 6% between 2021 and 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Overall, this field will see about 136,400 job openings each year, on average, over the decade.

Why Choose Hilbert for Your Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree?

At Hilbert, we embrace our students as family and do everything we can to propel them to success academically and socially. As a student in our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program, you will enjoy:

• Expert faculty, including Professor Patrick Johnson, CPA, a highly credentialed accountant with decades of experience in the accounting and business field
• Small class sizes that guarantee you face time and a personal connection with your professor
• Peer support, mentoring and on-site learning visits to local businesses and organizations provided by Hilbert’s Student Business and Accounting Association
• A dedicated Office of Career Development providing resources, knowledge and strategies to help you achieve your career potential—for life
• More than 30 student organizations, clubs and honor societies, plus intramural and club sports
• Full immersion in a culture of giving back to the community through service learning

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with an accounting degree?

Graduates of Hilbert’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting program pursue a wide variety of careers and opportunities beyond traditional accountant and auditor roles. The analytical and critical thinking skills you’ll learn in our accounting program can prepare you for a career in banking, financial planning, sales, product development, procurement, business and financial consulting or general management. Find out more about career opportunities for accounting degree graduates.

What is the average accounting degree salary?

Professionals who hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from a U.S. higher education institution earned a median annual salary of about $75,000 as of October 2022, according to Payscale.

How long is the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program?

Most students complete our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program in four years or less. Full-time students with eligible transfer credits may be able to complete the program sooner.

What are the benefits of earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree?

Students in our accounting program gain a solid foundation for successful careers in public or private accounting, banking and finance, and other business specialties. They learn valuable, transferable skills that enhance their job security and growth potential. Perhaps most importantly, students in our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program enjoy a path to personal and professional satisfaction in roles that are respected around the globe.

Apply to the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program at Hilbert College