Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 New York colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College (STAC)

432 Western Ave, Albany, NY

Saint Thomas Aquinas College is a nonprofit private institution located in Sparkill, NY and provides a large number of program options for students. Saint Thomas Aquinas College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 2,100.

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

• Social Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Saint Thomas Aquinas College achieve an SAT score between 1250 - 1557, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 23. This school has an acceptance rate of around 81 percent of which only 23 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.stac.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Thomas Aquinas 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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $74570

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $66340

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $75410

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