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Accounting As an Accounting major, you’ll learn the language of business—to think critically and to measure, process, and communicate financial information. You’ll also learn to use the software needed to capture and analyze that information. Most importantly, USF will prepare you to enhance the accounting profession through your research skills, leadership and service.
ACCREDITATIONS The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). The Accounting program and others in COBHA are accredited by the Accreditation Council for
The increase in number of accounting jobs over the next 10 years will be double that of overall job growth, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Accounting majors typically enjoy some of the highest starting salaries for students with bachelor’s degrees. According to a 2008 salary survey conducted by Robert Half International, new accounting grads were offered between $47,500–$57,500 at large public accounting firms. Salaries were lower at non- or smaller public accounting firms, and higher for those with master’s degrees.
Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
An added benefit, seniors who feel inspired to keep studying to obtain an MBA or M.S. degree may take graduate-level courses during their last two semesters for dual undergraduate and graduate credit. That means students can take nine graduate-level credit hours during senior year, and can complete their MBA or M.S. one year after graduating if they attend full time. See course catalog for additional details about the “3 to Degree” program.