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.
Husson 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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