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Accounting

Discover an accounting major at Flagler College, where you'll forge your way to a bachelor's degree,  a Certified Public Accountant(CPA) credential, and a profession with an $80,000 median salary in 2023. 

Or, add an accounting minor to help you score a great job or prepare you for graduate study. 

Either way, Flagler's Accounting Major coursework will give you a solid business foundation and open up a world of opportunity.  Learn more below.

 

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Program Requirements

You'll complete Flagler College's signature Core general education requirements plus 60 major-related semester hours to earn your Bachelor of Science degree.  If you're rounding out your skills with an accounting minor, you'll need 21 hours.

You'll explore your interests with a long list of classes that suit your interests and build your knowledge. Some examples: principles of management, several types of accounting, and data management. 

Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below. Be sure to check out the CPA requirements, which include extra coursework beyond your bachelor's qualifications.

Major Coursework     Minor Coursework      Four-Year Plan       CPA requirements           Application deadlines

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Career Outcomes

Accountants and auditors ensure the nation’s firms run efficiently, its public records are kept accurately, and its taxes are paid correctly and on time.  They analyze and communicate financial information for companies, individual clients, and the government.

In 2023, accountants and auditors made a median salary of around $80,000.

But that's just one career pathway. There are many more to explore below.

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Have a question? Contact an Admissions counselor at 904-819-6220.

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Meet our Faculty

Our Faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. They are experienced experts in their fields and some maintain their CPA even as they help you grow toward yours.  Find out who your next mentor might be.

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Why Flagler?

High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting. 

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Being a person who has a lot of energy and is very outgoing, Flagler has given me a chance to be me, opportunities that develop my leadership skills, awesome faculty and staff and lifelong friends.
Mary-Jo Lendering
Accounting Alum

An exceptional, affordable education

Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost. 

Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right. 

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