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Career opportunities for undergraduate accounting majors are found in public accounting, private industry, government and nonprofit organizations. Check out this AICPA resource you can use to find more accounting degree salaries and career opportunities.
An undergraduate degree in accounting can prepare you for opportunities in a variety of industries. Accounting is fundamental for success in a wide range of industries and is integrated into all forms of career paths. The skills you gain as an accounting student can take you in a number of directions.
A few of the skills the accounting degree provides:
- Applied and social sciences
- Marketing and business communication
- Tax law
- Auditing
Career Growth Outlook for Accounting Majors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for accountants and auditors is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, which represents average growth for all occupations.
Find out more about the outlook for related fields such as budget analysts, financial managers, tax examiners and personal financial advisors.
What is the Average Salary for an Accounting Major?
The average salary of accounting graduates in 2021 was $77,250. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.
What Type of Job Skills Will You Gain From an Accounting Degree?
The accounting degree can provide you with a variety of knowledge and skills including:
- Managerial accounting
- Cost accounting
- Auditing
- Financial accounting
- Navigating accounting information systems
What Can You Do with a Degree in Accounting?
An accounting degree can prepare you to be a leader in a variety of fields. The unique skills learned through an accounting degree provide you with the versatility to enter the industry of your choice and prepare you to make an impact in your field.
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Common Titles for Undergraduate Accounting Graduates
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Budget Analyst
- Buyer / Purchasing Agent
- Cost Estimator
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Analyst / Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Insurance Underwriter
- Public Accountant
- Tax Examiner
- Tax Collector / Revenue Agent
Industries
- Public Accounting Firms
- Government Agencies
- Corporations
- Insurance Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Job Landings
Recent Drexel accounting graduates have landed jobs at the following companies:
- Ametek, Inc.
- BlackRock
- CHUBB (formerly ACE USA)
- Comcast Corporation
- Deloitte
- EY (Formerly Ernst & Young)
- Grant Thornton LLP
- Goldman Sachs
- Independence Blue Cross
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- Lockheed Martin
- PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
- QVC
- Vanguard
Professional Organizations
- Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (Philadelphia Chapter)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Philadelphia Chapter)
- American Institute of CPAs
- Institute of Internal Auditors (Philadelphia Chapter)
- Institute of Management Accountants (Philadelphia Chapter)
- National Association of Black Accountants
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Continuing Education Opportunities
Many students also choose to continue their studies in graduate schools, pursuing such degrees as: