Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Birmingham Southern 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 Alabama colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Birmingham Southern College

-, Auburn, AL

Birmingham Southern 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 Birmingham, Alabama, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly 1,500 students enroll at Birmingham Southern College yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1480 to 1880 for the SAT exam and in a range of 23 to 29 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. 64% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 24% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,000. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Birmingham Southern 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

• Auburn-Opelika, AL
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $54600

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).