Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Siena 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.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Siena College

1 Cedarlawn Avenue, Lawrence, NY

Siena College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Loudonville, NY, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Siena College has an annual student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Siena College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students accepted to Siena College are in the range of 22 - 26 on the ACT, or 1550 - 1850 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of about 48% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $7,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Siena College Saints participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Siena College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Four-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 13
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $90270
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $85950

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $84490
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $90830

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 640
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $80880
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $80360

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