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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

If you’re looking for a challenging career that offers great potential for growth and personal fulfillment, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hilbert College can start you on a rewarding path.

You’ll gain a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices as you prepare for diverse employment opportunities, professional certification and graduate study. A choice of three program tracks, internship opportunities and on-site learning visits to local businesses and organizations make our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program an ideal place to prepare for your entry into the world of business and finance.

What Can You Do With an Accounting Degree?

Hilbert’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree can be the credential you need to get your start in the fast-growing financial world, opening doors to a wide range of career paths with better-than-average salaries and opportunities for growth.

For example, U.S. News & World Report ranks accountant at #11 on its list of Best Business Jobs and #42 in its 100 Best Jobs overall. And this is just one of the many career paths available to bachelor’s in accounting degree-holders. Accounting degree graduates go on to build careers in banking, finance, insurance, investment services and other specialties.

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting can also pave the way for advanced study leading to a master’s degree or higher, which can open up even more opportunities for career success and satisfaction.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Benefits

If you are wondering if a bachelor's in accounting degree is worth it, the answer is a resounding yes. Here are just a few of the benefits of earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting:

  • In-demand skills. Beyond learning hard accounting skills in areas such as tax law and financial statement preparation, accounting degree students gain valuable transferable skills such as technical competence, critical thinking skills and ethical awareness.
  • Job security. The business world runs on numbers. Whatever the state of the economy, businesses and organizations will always need skilled accounting professionals with the ability to inform strategic decisions.
  • Growth potential. Earning your bachelor’s degree in accounting can be a great way to increase your upward mobility. Many accounting majors go on to attain executive-level positions, including that of CEO, with additional education and experience.
  • Personal and professional satisfaction. Accounting and financial services professionals play important roles in the business world. The work they do is highly respected, and their day-to-day jobs are both intellectually engaging and fulfilling.

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Accounting Degree Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at Hilbert College has the flexibility for both the CPA and non-CPA track students to attain their goals. For those who wish to pursue their CPA licensure, we will provide the proper courses to get you on your way. If you would rather work in the private or governmental sectors, you can decide which courses will best suit your goals. And we make sure to offer you the most recent courses recommended by the industry.

The accounting degree curriculum at Hilbert is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the accounting profession and promote a diverse set of skills, including technical competence, critical thinking skills and ethical awareness. We offer courses tailored to your program in areas such as:

  • Auditing
  • Individual and corporate tax
  • Forensic accounting
  • Accounting information systems

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.

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Accounting, BS Curriculum

Freshman Year: Semester One
ACC 205 Financial Accounting
BUS 200 Introduction to Business Management
EN 101 College Writing
GS 101 Foundations Seminar 
MA 145 College Mathematics 
Freshman Year: Semester Two
ACC 206 Managerial Accounting 
COM 151 Public Speaking 
EN 102 Writing in the Humanities 
Gen Ed General Education Module 1 
  Religious Studies
Sophomore Year: Semester Three
ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting 1 
ECO 203 Contemporary Macroeconomics 
GS 201 Service Learning
Gen Ed General Education Module 2 
MIS 205 Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel
Sophomore Year: Semester Four
ACC 321 Intermediate Accounting 2 
BUS 203 Business Statistics
ECO 204 Contemporary Microeconomics
Gen Ed General Education Module 3 
Gen Ed General Education Module 4 
Junior Year: Semester Five
ACC 270 Income Tax Theory & Practice
BUS 217 Business Law 1
MA 304 Data Analytics
Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Elective (Upper)
PS 402 Junior Symposium
Junior Year: Semester Six
ACC 380 Cost Accounting
BUS 317 Business Law 2
BUS 346 Managerial Finance 
EN 340 Professional and Technical Writing
Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Elective
Senior Year: Semester Seven
ACC 420 Auditing
ACC 335 Accounting Information Systems
Gen Ed General Education Module 5 
ACC/BUS Accounting or Business Elective
ACC/BUS Accounting or Business Elective
Senior Year: Semester Eight
ACC 410 Advanced Accounting
ACC 404 Accounting Internship
MGT 490 Strategic Management
ACC/BUS Accounting or Business Elective
ACC/BUS Accounting or Business Elective

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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.

What Is the Typical Accounting Degree Salary?

The median annual salary for professionals holding a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from a U.S. higher education institution was approximately $75,000 as of October 2022, according to Payscale.

By earning your accounting degree from Hilbert College, you can build a foundation to pursue any of the following roles*:

 

Accountant

Median Salary: $77,250
Number of Jobs: 1,449,800
Projected Growth: 6%

 
 

Financial Manager

Median Salary: $131,710
Number of Jobs: 730,800
Projected Growth: 17%

 
 

Personal Financial Advisor

Median Salary: $94,170
Number of Jobs: 330,300
Projected Growth: 15%

 
 

Financial Analyst

Median Salary: $95,570
Number of Jobs: 373,800
Projected Growth: 9%

 
 

Budget Analyst

Median Salary: $79,940
Number of Jobs: 50,400
Projected Growth: 3%

 
 

Management Analyst

Median Salary: $93,000
Number of Jobs: 950,600
Projected Growth: 11%

 

*Salary info based on 2021 data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; growth based on 2021–2031 projections.

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 Daniel J. Roland, MBA, a highly credentialed professor with over 30 years 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.

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