Online Accounting Degree | Bachelor of Accounting

Understand the numbers
that drive the business.

In business, success is measured in numbers — revenue growth, stock price, and expenses. That’s why accounting professionals who are able to evaluate and understand these numbers form the foundation of business.

With Maryville University, you can learn to be that foundation. Our online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a business degree program that can help you develop the skills, gain the experience, and build the expertise you need to analyze and ensure financial stability in any industry.

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100% online with no campus visits required

No SAT or ACT required

Curriculum informed by industry leaders

3 early-access courses can be applied toward the master’s in accounting

Prepare for your certified public accountant exam

Why Choose Maryville for Your Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting?

Maryville University has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence that is woven into every aspect of the school, including our online programs. Our online bachelor’s degree in accounting is designed to help you develop a strategic blend of business and accounting skills to prepare for the field’s present and future. Maryville’s online B.S. in Accounting is ideal for ethical, analytical, and ambitious students intrigued by accounting, regardless of prior experience. If you’re ready to make your debut in accounting or advance your skills beyond your current level, we’re ready for you.

Accounting Career Opportunities

Business is always changing, but one constant is the need for expert accounting professionals. Due to the continuous demand, 61,700 new auditing and accounting jobs are expected to open between 2019 and 2029, at an average growth rate of 4%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That translates to 61,700 opportunities. Our online accounting degree can open pathways to a wide variety of accounting jobs, including*:

ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR

Median Salary: $71,550
Number of Jobs: 1,436,100
Ranking: #7 in Best Business Jobs**

BUDGET ANALYST

Median Salary: $76,540
Number of Jobs: 55,400
Projected Growth: 3% from 2019 to 2029

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Median Salary: $87,850
Number of Jobs: 263,000
Ranking: #6 in Best Business Jobs*

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Median Salary: $81,590
Number of Jobs: 487,800
Ranking: #14 in Best Business Jobs*

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Median Salary: $129,890
Number of Jobs: 697,900
Ranking: #5 in Best Business Jobs*

* Salary, growth, and job numbers info based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Business Jobs,” updated for 2020

Maryville University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Forbes America's Top Colleges 2019 Badge

Kiplinger Best College Values 2019 Badge

Direct Pathway to Expertise

An online bachelor’s degree in accounting is a great way to start your career in accounting, but there are more options for students interested in adding additional skills to their toolbox. If you’re interested in becoming a real master of the accounting field, a professional degree could be your next step. Pursuing an advanced degree beyond the bachelor’s level demonstrates expertise and commitment to the accounting discipline and can increase your salary significantly.

Accounting professionals holding a master’s degree earn 29% more than bachelor’s degree holders*

Data indicates master’s degree grads comprise just 11-16% of all accounting grads in recent years, making their talent level relatively scarce**

Median salary for master’s degree holders: $74,428*

Median salary for bachelor’s degree holders: $57,734*

*National Association of Colleges and Employers, “Salary Survey” for 2020
**American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, “2019 Accounting Graduates Supply and Demand Report”

What does that mean for you?

Earning your master’s in accounting can help you grow your earning potential.

Accounting graduate degree holders have less competition and an advantage in the job market.

Continuing on to a master’s in accounting can lead to a salary bump of more than $15,000.

Online Bachelor’s Degree
in Accounting Curriculum

The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to prepare you for the ongoing changes and demands in the industry. The flexible and industry-relevant coursework in our Bachelor of Accounting online program can help you build your business acumen while honing strategic accounting and financial skills.

Get down to business.

The core business courses in our online Bachelor of Accounting program cover a full gamut of business capabilities. You’ll focus on computer hardware and software concepts, communication skills, business law, micro- and macroeconomics, principles of marketing, management and finance, and accounting.

Choose to specialize.

Once you’ve completed your core business courses, it’s time to move into the professional accounting part of the online Bachelor of Accounting curriculum. There, you’ll study financial reporting, forensic accounting, ethics, auditing, income taxes, accounting information systems, and advanced managerial accounting. You’ll also have capstone courses that include accounting theory and early access courses to get you started toward a graduate-level degree.

You can learn more at our curriculum page.

Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Why Choose Maryville for Your Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting?

Accounting Career Opportunities

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Curriculum

Online Bachelor’s Degree
in Accounting Curriculum