Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Berry 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 Georgia colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Berry College

3200 Augusta Tech Drive, Augusta, GA

Berry College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Berry, Georgia and operated as a private institution. Berry College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Agriculture Operations
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Berry College. Scores between 23 - 29 on the ACT or 1560 - 1890 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. 62% of applicants are accepted to Berry College, of which 28 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at berry.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,700 for the year. Berry College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Berry College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.berry.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

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

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

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $67960

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

Salary & Wages

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $75220

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

Salary & Wages

• Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $82450

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