Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Robert Morris 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer accounting degrees.

Robert Morris University

4207 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

RMU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Moon Township, PA and operated as a private institution. RMU has a yearly student enrollment of over 5,000.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among students accepted to RMU are within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 1340 - 1660 on the SAT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 19 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,800 for the year. Some students at RMU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Robert Morris University Colonials participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.rmu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Robert Morris University 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $86890
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $81880
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $80500

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $69460
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $76040
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $80100

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $80850
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $77030
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $70330

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