Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Post 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 Connecticut colleges that offer accounting degrees.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Post University

Also known as Porter and Chester Institute

670 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, CT

Post University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Post University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Post University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Agriculture Operations

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Post University have an SAT score between 1090 to 1410, or an ACT composite score in a range of 16 to 21. This school accepts about 87 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 47 percent of students registered for enrollment.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,900 each year. Students attending Post University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Post University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.

Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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).