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Accounting programs allow individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Subtopics include: auditing, accounting and computer science as well as accounting and management. This includes instruction in 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, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Top Schools For Accounting Programs

Most Selective:
College of the Ozarks

Least Selective:
Harrison College - Grove City

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Long Island University - Rockland

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
Berea College

Best Academics:
Nova Southeastern University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
CUNY Brooklyn College

Hottest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Smartest Girls:
Brigham Young University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 766 Bachelor's (396), Master's (369),
Doctoral (1)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		$30,006 38,168 543 Bachelor's (232), Master's (309),
Doctoral (2)
University of Houston
Houston, TX		$14,782 29,298 492 Bachelor's (332), Master's (157),
Doctoral (3)
University of Texas - Dallas
Richardson, TX		$20,340 11,532 481 Bachelor's (208), Master's (273)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 466 Bachelor's (359), Master's (106),
Doctoral (1)
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL		$14,026 21,905 401 Bachelor's (277), Master's (124)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL		$20,005 45,255 391 Bachelor's (323), Master's (68)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 385 Bachelor's (293), Master's (91),
Doctoral (1)
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY		$10,407 15,894 384 Bachelor's (354), Master's (30)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 378 Bachelor's (250), Master's (127),
Doctoral (1)
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Accounting Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 4,907 7%
Associate 11,589 16%
Bachelor's 44,703 61%
Master's 12,357 17%
Doctoral 40 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 29,556 38%
Female 47,997 62%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 6,288 9%
Black or African American 7,362 10%
Hispanic or Latino 6,917 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 430 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 46,813 64%
Other/Unknown 5,734 8%
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Accounting Internships

Job Title:Accounting Manager
Description:UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater.
Company:UnitedHealth Group
Location:Minnetonka, MN
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:UnitedHealth Group
Job Title:Unclaimed Property Tax Intern
Description:Job Location: Chicago, IL At Duff & Phelps, we stand for the qualities that power sound decisions. And we believe that behind every good decision, you'll find solid thinking, proven experience and valuable insight. But all the numbers and...
Company:Duff & Phelps
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Duff & Phelps
Job Title:Manager Sr. Manager Operations Accounting Systems
Description:: * Develop and maintain department procedures, policies, documentation, and goals while providing overall direction to ensure delivery of efficient and effective services. * Coordinate system support activities for 2 accounts receivable...
Company:Assurant
Location:Miami, FL
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Assurant
Job Title:Property Accounting Intern
Description:row's technology workforce by investing millions annually in science education and community service. Are you ready to Fast Forward Your Future? We are currently seeking a Property Accounting Intern to work at our Columbus, OH location.
Company:Battelle Memorial Institute
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Internal Audit Intern
Description:Job Summary The Internal Audit internship program will run for approximately 12 weeks (+/-), depending on the availability of the student participants and needs of Internal Audit. The interns will be provided the opportunity to assist the...
Company:UPS
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/9/2012
Source:UPS
Job Title:Finance/ Accounting Intern Fall 2012
Description:The Financial Development Intern will help maintain Courtney's House financial records and grant reports. In addition, the intern will research grants and assist the executive director in applying for grants. Although this position will...
Company:Courtney's House
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Accounting Intern
Description:Job Description: Member of a team of Chicago-based professionals providing dedicated accounting and financial reporting support for the Firm's hedge fund products. Position will report to the Director, Fund Solutions. Responsibilities...
Company:Hfr Asset Management
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:AT&T Finance Summer Intern
Description:AT&T is recognized as one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. We also have the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and the largest international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier,...
Company:AT&T
Location:New York
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Accounting Manager
Description:; d) suitable staffing levels; e) appropriate supervision; and f) systems for timely communication of pertinent information. * Hires, develops, evaluates and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel or makes...
Company:Assurant
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:Assurant
Job Title:Strategy Intern
Description:Job Summary Candidates for this position must be a current student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing or Finance with at least two years of course-work completed towards a degree. Advanced software skills in Excel (i.e. pivot...
Company:UPS
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:UPS

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