Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Eureka 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 Illinois colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Eureka College

190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL

Eureka College is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Eureka, Illinois, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 780 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 19 to 26 on the ACT. This school accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 22 percent registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at eureka.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,100. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Eureka College "Red Devils" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 34
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $73020
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $64690
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $82440

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $76510
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $69060

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $74690
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $48750
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $60810

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