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Accounting

Accounting

Bachelor of Science

Quick Facts

Total Credit Hours: 121-122
Time to Completion: 12-24 months*
Tuition: $398 per credit hour**

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Bachelor of Science

Online Accounting Degree

Businesses, governments and organizations run on the flow of money, making accounting an essential function. Accountants are held in high regard for their integrity and knowledge and need excellent problem-solving skills to be successful. They analyze, compare and interpret data to help individuals, organizations and businesses reach their goals. Becoming an accountant is an in-demand career, and there are many online accounting programs to choose from. Learn why a Husson accounting online degree may be your path to success!

Online Accounting Program Highlights

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Upcoming Start Dates

July 1, 2024
September 3, 2024

Multiple start dates throughout the year
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What You Will Learn

Screen-Shot-2021-06-08-at-2.54.09-PM.pngHusson University’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Accounting program provides  is taught by professors who are licensed Certified Public Accountants. They have experience in accounting firms such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and KPMG Global, as well as in the IRS, small firms and higher education. Their connections in their field can keep you up to date on the latest in the business and accounting industries. 

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*Based on a student transferring in between 60-90 credits **All rates subject to change. Please see Cost and Aid for more information.

Why Husson Online

Start When You're Ready

 

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Multiple start dates and no set class times or locations.

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Experiential Learning

 

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Academic Support

 

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Courses you will take: 

As you pursue your bachelor's degree in accounting online, earning 121 to 122 credits, you'll delve into coursework in key areas like federal taxation, forensic and investigative accounting, business law, and auditing. Electives are built into the curriculum, allowing you to focus your education on your specific career goals. You can also continue your education with a fifth year and earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Are you looking for more? Pursue multiple badges and certificates along the way.

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Tuition

An affordable education to help you increase your earnings potential

 

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Career Outlook for Accounting Majors

With our online accounting degree, you’ll have the flexibility to put your skills to work in a number of settings to include forensic accounting, government healthcare settings, multi-national public accounting firms, nonprofit organizations and private industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Earn an Accounting Degree Online?

Online business programs have been leaders in online education. Husson’s B.S. in Accounting is available 100% online.

Husson’s accounting online degree is accredited by the IACBE, one of the major accrediting bodies of business programs. They regularly review our business programs for their quality and standards. Husson’s Online MBA has the same curriculum and standards as its face-to-face program and many of the same faculty teach in both programs. The courses have been designed by these same well-regarded faculty.

How Long Does It Take To Get a degree in accounting online?

Husson’s online bachelor of science in accounting is flexible and works with your schedule. You can earn your degree in as little as two years depending upon how many transfer credits you have. Some students elect to take more time to complete their degree program at a pace that fits their schedule.

Husson offers its classes in convenient seven-week terms, so students can flexibly pace their classes to work around their own schedule.

How Much Does an Online Accounting Degree Cost?

Husson’s accounting online degree is competitively priced, with an estimated net cost of $49,104. Husson charges the same tuition, $398 per credit, for all students regardless of where they live.

When considering a degree program, it is important to look beyond tuition and find the net cost: the cost of your tuition and associated fees minus any grants, scholarships, discounts and education tax benefits you receive. Some programs may have low tuitions but charge a variety of program fees in addition to tuition. Also consider the number of credits you will need to take in order to earn your degree.

How Do Online Accounting Programs Work?

Husson offers its classes in convenient seven-week terms, so students can flexibly pace their classes to work around their own schedule. We deliver our classes in a learning management system, Canvas. Our classes are designed to be asynchronous; we never ask all students to be in class at a particular time or be logged in together. You access the class when it fits your schedule.

Each class is carefully designed to let students know what they are supposed to be doing and why they are being asked to do it! Assignments are carefully created to be applied real world projects and instruction is clear and concise so that you get right to the point. You can apply your learning right away in your professional life.

Along the way you will work with a student success advisor who will be available for you to assist you in navigating the curriculum and planning classes. They will check in with you regularly to assist you in your success.

Is Husson’s Online Accounting Degree Accredited?

Our bachelor's degree in accounting online is accredited by the IACBE, one of the major accrediting bodies of business programs. They regularly review our business programs for their quality and standards. Husson’s Online MBA has the same curriculum and standards as its face-to-face program and many of the same faculty teach in both programs. The courses have been designed by these same well-regarded faculty.

Is an Online Accounting Degree Worth It?

Accountants are highly demanded professionals in all sectors of the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects accountant positions to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030.

About 135,000 openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

The median salary for an accounting professional is roughly $74,000 per year.

Transfer Made Easy

You're not alone. Hundreds of students transfer to Husson each year, some with just a few college credits, and others looking to transform an Associate's degree to a Bachelor’s or a Master’s. Best of all, you can transfer up to 90 credits toward your undergraduate degree or nine credits toward your graduate degree. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you’re more than ready for the rewarding future you have in mind.

Whether you are transferring from a community college, looking to maximize your transfer credits, or trying to find an affordable school, Husson Online is a great choice.

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