The Accounting major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Business, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Business, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial Managers SOC: 11-3031 Occupation: Financial Managers | $161,700 | 818,620 | N/A | N/A |
Accountants and Auditors SOC: 13-2011 Occupation: Accountants and Auditors | $81,680 | 1,448,290 | N/A | N/A |
Budget Analysts SOC: 13-2031 Occupation: Budget Analysts | $87,930 | 47,170 | N/A | N/A |
Credit Analysts SOC: 13-2041 Occupation: Credit Analysts | $80,970 | 67,370 | N/A | N/A |
Financial and Investment Analysts SOC: 13-2051 Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | 340,580 | N/A | N/A |
Financial Risk Specialists SOC: 13-2054 Occupation: Financial Risk Specialists | $106,000 | 56,320 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,210 | 1,455,770 |
| 2023 | $47,440 | 1,501,910 |
| 2022 | $45,860 | 1,550,750 |
| 2021 | $45,560 | 1,509,370 |
| 2020 | $42,410 | 1,443,940 |