Accounting Degree

The accounting program at University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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University of Rhode Island

400 East Ave, Warwick, RI

URI is a public institution located in Kingston, RI and provides a large number of program options for students. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Rhode Island. Nearly 16,000 students enroll at URI yearly.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1440 - 1730 on the SAT. This school accepts about 90 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 18 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Rhode Island are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $13,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,800 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The University of Rhode Island "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rhode Island has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).