OSU Accounting Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. Find colleges offering accounting degree.

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Accountants
Job Description
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. Read more about accountants in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbus, OH
- Total Employment: 9,420
- Average Annual Salary: $58,840
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.29
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 1,290,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,570,000
- Percent Job Growth: 279.40%
Auditors
Job Description
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. Read more about auditors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbus, OH
- Total Employment: 9,420
- Average Annual Salary: $58,840
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.29
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 1,290,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,570,000
- Percent Job Growth: 279.40%
Budget Analysts
Job Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls. Read more about budget analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbus, OH
- Total Employment: 940
- Average Annual Salary: $66,360
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.90
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 67,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 77,400
- Percent Job Growth: 10.10%
Credit Analysts
Job Description
Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decision-making. Read more about credit analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbus, OH
- Total Employment: 380
- Average Annual Salary: $60,260
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.97
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 73,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 84,200
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
Financial Examiners
Job Description
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records. Read more about financial examiners in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbus, OH
- Total Employment: 430
- Average Annual Salary: $74,230
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.69
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 27,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 38,100
- Percent Job Growth: 11.10%
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Job Description
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. Read more about tax examiners collectors and revenue agents in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 72,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 82,200
- Percent Job Growth: 9.50%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research. Read more about postsecondary business teachers in our career profile section.

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Accounting

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	313	223	89

By Gender
Male	192	143	49
Female	121	80	40

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	50	30	20
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	11	9	2
Asian	15	11	4
Hispanic	6	4	2
White	221	163	57
Unknown	10	6	4

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 95

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 142

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 48

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 166

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Tenure System: No Tenure System
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Lakeland Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 29

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
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Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
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Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

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Ashland University

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 69

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

Bluffton University

1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Rural Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14

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Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 32

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 11

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