Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Jacksonville University 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 Florida colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Jacksonville University (JU)

1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100, Miami, FL

JU is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, FL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled per year at Jacksonville University.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 20 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1130 for the SAT exam. This school accepts about 40 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, around 16 percent registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is nearly $31,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 annually. Students attending JU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The JU Dolphins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.ju.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters 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

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).