StudentFeb 17, 2022University News
By: Alison D’Mello ’22, student correspondent

Prepare to Become a Respected Financial Leader

Scranton’s nationally ranked accounting program prepares students for a variety of entry-level jobs with strong starting salaries.
All Big Four accounting firms actively recruit on Scranton’s campus, providing students with prestigious internship and job opportunities.
All Big Four accounting firms actively recruit on Scranton’s campus, providing students with prestigious internship and job opportunities.

 

The University of Scranton’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting program provides students with a nationally-recognized education and prestigious job opportunities after graduation with all Big Four accounting firms actively recruiting on campus.

Companies that have recently hired Scranton accounting graduates include: Deloitte, EY LLC, Grant Thornton, J.P. Morgan, PwC, KPMG and more.

More than 90% of Scranton accounting graduates obtain full-time employment in their field.

According to The University of Scranton’s First Destination survey for the Class of 2020, the average salary of a Scranton accounting graduate was $53,206.

Douglas Boyle, DBA, CPA, CMA, Doctorate Program Director, Department Chair and Associate Professor says, “In our close campus community, we know students on a first-name basis. Our faculty, staff and distinguished alumni work together for the success of our students.”

Every year, over 80% of Scranton accounting students participate in internships, including a unique experience at PwC where Scranton alum Linda McGowan ’80 built a nationwide internship program for Scranton students.

Entry-level career paths that graduates pursue with this degree are accounting manager, asset manager, auditor, budget analyst, controller and treasurer.

 

Alison D’Mello ’22, East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a social media strategies major at The University of Scranton.
Alison D’Mello ’22, East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a social media strategies major at The University of Scranton.
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