Accounting at Aquinas College
Careers
| Quick Facts: Accountants and Auditors | |
|---|---|
| 2020 Median Pay | $73,560 per year $35.37 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2020 | 1,329,200 |
| Job Outlook, 2020-30 | 7% (As fast as average) |
| Employment Change, 2020-30 | 96,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
For-profit, nonprofit, and governmental organizations all need accountants in order to function properly. In addition, public accounting firms offering services in tax, assurance, and consulting have a strong demand for qualified staff. Entry-level positions in the field of accounting generally provide excellent opportunities for advancement.
For more information about what you can do with this major see: https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/accounting/
The Aquinas College Accounting Department and Career Services work together to curate the Accounting Majors Network. Through this site, students access information about employment opportunities ranging from corporate finance internships to full-time auditing positions with public accounting firms.
To make an appointment with Career Services to learn more see: https://www.aquinas.edu/aq-advantage-center