Demand Continues To Grow For CPA Accountants

Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree

Our five-year Public Accounting Bachelor’s degree is designed to meet the CPA licensure exam education requirements.* Many students enroll in a Master’s degree to meet their CPA licensure education requirements. Our degree streamlines the process of qualifying for licensure as a CPA, so you can avoid that extra time in class—typically two years or more—and still meet the CPA licensure exam requirements.

*"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 12 March 2010.

Curriculum Designed to Help You Pass Your CPA Exam

As a Public Accounting Bachelor's degree student, your CPA exam preparation course covers topics that provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for your CPA licensure exam, including:

  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Managerial and cost accounting

Whether you want an accounting career in the public, private, or government sector, our degree helps you develop the skills necessary to become a successful CPA:

  • Effective client communication methods
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving tactics
  • Efficient industry-specific technological and intellectual proficiency
  • Solid leadership skills to manage a team of professionals
  • Strong sense of ethics and integrity

Learn more about our Public Accounting Bachelor's degree by completing the form on the right or calling us at 888-549-6755. One of our program managers will be happy to answer all your questions.

Program Highlights
  • CPA exam skill development throughout courses
  • Small online and on campus class sizes with personalized attention
  • Career services advisors help you find the job you want
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Public Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Courses

Our Public Accounting Bachelor’s degree helps prepare students to pass their CPA exam and maximize their credentials within the accounting industry.

For a complete list of CPA licensure requirements in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida visit:

  • Effective client communication methods
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving tactics
  • Efficient industry-specific tech and intellectual proficiency
  • Solid leadership skills to manage a team of professionals

Sample Course List

Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
This course is a study of accounting principles as they apply to governmental organizations and not-for-profit entities.
CPA Exam Preparation
The CPA exam preparation course provides students with a comprehensive review of topics tested on the CPA examination. Students learn through lecture as well as problem solving.
Advanced Federal Tax Theory
This course provides advanced instruction in the tax laws as implemented by the Internal Revenue Service, addressing individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Accounting Fraud Investigation
This course is a study of the internal audit principles, practices, and control evaluations that are utilized to ensure accountability, responsibility and ethical operations within an organization.
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Estimated Program Cost

  •   Full Time Part Time

  • Upper division courses

    Upper division courses

    Upper Division courses are either listed as 300-400 or 3000-4000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $310

  • Lower division courses

    Lower division courses

    Lower Division courses are either listed as 100-200 or 1000-2000 level, depending on the state.

     $299 $395

  • Estimated Price

    Estimated Price

    Price if you are continuously enrolled in your program of study until graduation. Estimated price does not include $150 course fee.

  • Grants
    None Partner Success

  • Discounts
    None Corporate Military

  • Transfer Credits

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FACT

Our programs are created to prepare students for careers projected to be in strong demand in the future-giving our graduates increased opportunity to land the job they want.

Job Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 16% job growth for Accountants over the next 10 years.

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  • 16%

Increased Affordability

Continuously enrolled students lock in their tuition rates. 93% of students receive financial aid assistance.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards between $575 - $5,550 to eligible students based on financial need. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants awards $100-$4,000 (based on availability) to eligible students based on financial need.

The FL Student Assistant grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with FL residency and based on financial need.

The ND state grant is valued at $1200/ year and is awarded to eligible undergraduate students with ND residency and is notified by the state regarding eligibility.

Credit Transfer

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE

Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.

Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)

BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Tuition Lock

Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.

Federal And State Grants

Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.

Time To Complete

Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.

Credit Transfer

Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.

Corporate Discounts

Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.

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Estimated Potential Earnings

If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.

A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.

A Degree Matters

Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:

National Average Lifetime Earnings**
Unemployment Rate**
Bachelor's Degree
$2,281,040
4.9%
Associate's Degree
$1,763,440
6.8%
Some College
$1,622,240
8.7%
High School Diploma
$1,367,880
9.4%
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**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

Seamless Transfer Policies

  • Transfer up to 67% of the credits required to complete your degree
  • Credits accepted from nationally and regionally accredited schools
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • No expiration of your previously-earned general education and certain degree-specific credits
  • Credit through prior learning, work, and military experience
    • Test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge
    • Complete advanced placement (AP) exams and achieve a score of 3 or higher
    • Successfully complete college exams (e.g., CLEP, DSST, DANTES, etc.)
    • Successfully submit course waivers for approval from Rasmussen College
    • Submit credits transcribed by the American Council of Education (ACE)
    • Submit a military transcript
  • Transfer all general education courses from your previously earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree, regardless of course of study

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Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.

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