Accredited Online Accounting Degree
Get Career-Ready with Pennsylvania’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Financial Services is a lucrative and stable industry; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 7 percent growth in the accounting field between 2020 and 2030. Gain the fundamental skills you need for a career in accounting or auditing roles with an accredited online accounting degree from Point Park University. Advance your current career or begin a new path as a financial analyst or tax preparation expert or gain the solid foundation you need to prepare to become a certified public accountant. With an online accounting degree, you’ll earn the credentials you need to advance in a flexible online format that fits your life.
BS in Accounting Course Curriculum Overview
Our fully online accounting degree offers students relevant, fundamental skills, including macroeconomics, corporate finance to advanced accounting theory. Courses in the online bachelor’s in accounting program are created by professionals for professionals and focused on preparing students to be career ready. Instructors all have years of real-world experience, so students in our online accounting degree program gain the knowledge needed for entry-level roles. Get the support you need to succeed in a flexible environment designed for your success.
Transform Your Experience Into College Credit
Point Park University offers robust Prior Learning Assessment and Advanced Standing/Experiential Learning Credit opportunities. Students can transfer credits from qualifying experiences including other college institutions, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST exams) or UEXCEL exams, Advanced Placement (AP) credit and experiential learning assessment portfolio submissions. Experiential learning credits are not considered current coursework for financial aid, and they do not fulfill any of the minimum 30 credits that must be completed at Point Park University to graduate. In addition, experiential learning credits through portfolio submissions are capped at 18 credits.
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Est. Program Length: | 2 – 4 Years |
Credit Hours: | 120 |
Course Length: | 8 Weeks |
Cost Per Credit: | $495 |
Transfer Credits Accepted: | Up to 90 |
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Point Park University’s Online Accounting Degree Course Offerings
Select (3) courses in ACCT, BMGT, CMPS or MATH
*Math 190 Calculus recommended if graduate study anticipated.
Electives provide students with the opportunity to study content areas that meet personal, professional, or vocational interests.

It’s the People – That’s the Point
“One of the best decisions I made in my college career was switching my major to accounting because of all the opportunities it opened up for me.”
Brandon Camic ‘16
Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Career Outcomes
With a median annual salary of $73,560, the field of accounting offers security and a rewarding standard of living. Accounting graduates have several career options to consider. With an accredited online accounting degree you’ll be career-ready for opportunities like: