Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Baldwin – Wallace 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 Ohio colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Baldwin – Wallace College

Also known as Baldwin Wallace

2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH

Baldwin - Wallace College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Berea, OH, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,300 students enroll at B-W yearly.

Areas of study offered at B-W include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common test scores among students accepted to Baldwin - Wallace College are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 940 to 1220 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Baldwin - Wallace College, with 28 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at bw.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $29,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 per year. Students attending B-W may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The Baldwin - Wallace College Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.bw.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baldwin – Wallace College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $59320

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).