Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Stonehill 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Stonehill College

Also known as UMass Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA

Stonehill College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Easton, MA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Stonehill College has an annual student enrollment of over 2,600.

Areas of study offered at Stonehill College include:

• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common scores among applicants admitted to this school are in the range of 25 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1110 to 1290 on the SAT exam. This school accepts around 70 percent of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, around 12 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $37,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,600 per year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Stonehill College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Stonehill College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMass Dartmouth 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

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).