Maryville University’s bachelor’s degree in Accounting is about much more than just calculations – it’s about challenging the numbers and continually asking questions.
Learn from expert faculty members and real-world professionals who provide practical insights and networking opportunities in the accounting community. A degree in accounting can open the door to a wide range of career paths, from becoming an individual CPA, working on auditing or financial detective work.
While earning your bachelor’s in accounting at Maryville, you will have opportunities for internships where you can gain valuable hands-on experience applying your technical knowledge to professional consulting projects and community-based service learning activities.
ACCOUNTING DEGREE PROGRAM
WHY MARYVILLE
Course work includes learning the advanced features of QuickBooks small business accounting software, which is used by approximately 80% of small businesses.
Maryville partners with corporate and civic organizations in the greater St. Louis region and across the country to provide accounting majors with opportunities to experience hands-on involvement in real-world projects. Partners of the university include:
• Edward Jones
• Maritz
• RGA
Somer Anderson, assistant professor of accounting, has over 10 years of experience in the accounting field specializing in auditing of financial statements and managing financial accounts for large companies.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment will continue to lead to strong demand for accountants. It also notes advisory and analytical duties of accountants will become even more prominent in the near future.
SALARY
TOP 10%
$122,220
MEDIAN
$69,350
JOB GROWTH
10%
ESTIMATED
through 2026
139,900 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
in this field:
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.