Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Albion College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Albion College

110 S Madison St, Adrian, MI

Albion College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Albion, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Albion College is nearly 1,600 annually.

Areas of study available at Albion College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1090 - 1300 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 28 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Albion College. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Albion College, with 26 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at albion.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Albion College is the "Britons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albion College offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).