Peirce College’s ACBSP-accredited Bachelor's of Science in Accounting degree program will prepare you for employment at accounting firms, businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations. The technical competence and critical thinking skills you'll obtain through our program can lead you to a challenging and exciting career in public or private accounting.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for accountants is expected to grow through 2029 and the median salary for the position is more than $71,000. In addition, an accounting degree prepares you for a wide range of business careers that are projected to grow and pay high wages.  

An accounting degree from Peirce will build your analytical and financial skills with career-driven coursework that gives our graduates the skills and knowledge that employers in this growing field are looking for. As an Accounting student at Peirce, you'll take classes in Taxation, Auditing, Government and Nonprofit Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Finance, Business Law, Cost Accounting, and more. And with Peirce’s bachelor of science degree, you’ll complete all of the accounting course credits required to sit for the CPA exam, which will further enhance your job prospects.

Because the lessons learned in our Accounting program are the same ones needed to succeed in a career, our graduates have gone on to pursue jobs like Accounting Associate, Tax Examiner, and Auditor. Other students who've earned a bachelor's in Accounting degree at Peirce have realized how well-prepared they were for graduate study in accounting, business, and finance and continued their education to make themselves even more marketable to employers.

Online Accounting Degrees

A Peirce College Accounting degree can help you advance your career, and we make it easy for adult learners to attend classes and learn the practical lessons that will help them succeed. You can take all of your classes online will have the option of meeting weekly with your professors in a live, virtual setting.