Accounting Programs
The Accounting Department offers 2 majors, a minor, and a master’s degree for students who are interested in accounting careers.
These programs will prepare you with skills needed for a lifetime of career development.
Undergraduate Programs
Become an accountant to help individuals, business owners, investors, creditors, and governmental agencies make important decisions, improve their financial performance, and meet stakeholder needs.
Learn more about the Accounting major.
In addition to the residential Accounting major, there’s a major completion program that’s offered completely online.
This program is meant for students who have already completed their general education requirements and relevant transfer pathway. The flexible, asynchronous program is often suitable for working adults, parents, and distance learners.
Learn more about the Accounting degree completion program.
Add to your business skills with a minor in accounting.
You’ll learn how to manage finances, analyze economic data, and make smart business decisions.
Learn more about the Accounting minor.
Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
Further your career in accounting and prepare for the CPA exam with this online master’s degree program designed for busy professionals.
Learn more about the Master of Professional Accounting.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Master of Accounting program.
The MPA program incorporates Wiley into the curriculum, which you will purchase within designated courses.
A discounted rate is provided and linked to the MPA program, so purchases must be completed through the provided link.
You must have access to the internet and a laptop or desktop computer. Tablets and smartphones are not able to run some of tools in these courses.
You can lease a laptop from WSU through the eWarrior Digital Life and Learning Program, or use a personal computer.
Learn more about the minimum technology requirements.
Qualifying students may enroll in the ACCT 513 and ACCT 522 courses while still an undergraduate student.
If you are considering the MPA program, you should take these courses as a graduate student.
If you complete the co-listed courses at the undergraduate level, you will need to retake the courses.
A thesis is not required for the MPA.
Accounting Salaries
Here are the average salaries for college graduates in public and private accounting. If you also have a CPA license, you will potentially make 10-15% more when you start out.
| Employer | Jr. Level (0-3 yrs.) | Sr. Level (4-6 yrs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Accounting (large firm) | $63,250 - $83,250 | $78,500 - $106,500 |
| Public Accounting (medium firm) | $56,500 - $67,750 | $70,500 - $96,000 |
| Public Accounting (small firm) | $51,500 - $60,500 | $63,750 - $81,500 |
| Corporate Accounting (large co.) | $53,750 - $69,500 | $68,750 - $87,750 |
| Corporate Accounting (medium co.) | $49,250 - $65,250 | $61,250 - $79,750 |
| Corporate Accounting (small co.) | $45,000 - $59,000 | $57,500 - $70,000 |