Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Elizabethtown 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Elizabethtown College (Edinboro)

219 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA

Elizabethtown College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Church of Brethren affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 2,400 students enroll at Elizabethtown College per year.

Areas of study available at Elizabethtown College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are in the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1020 to 1230 for the SAT exam. 66% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $38,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,800. Elizabethtown College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.etown.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edinboro has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $62250

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).