“Can I Afford an Accounting Degree?”

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Yes! Our Graduates Average 53% Less Debt*

Whether you’d like to start a new career in accounting or become a CPA, WGU has a respected degree program you can afford.

Low, flat-rate tuition. Spend about half the national average².
Excellent return on investment. Average a $22,200 raise in pay within two years of completing your accounting degree.³
Need-based scholarships. WGU awarded over $28 million in 2023.
ACBSP accredited. Get the skills and credentials today’s employers respect—98% of WGU grads meet or exceed expectations.⁴

^{* WGU student debt versus national average. Source: The Institute for College Access & Success.

2 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

3 WGU-Harris Poll

4 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU grads.}

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Trends in Accounting Indicate That the Need for Highly Qualified Accountants is Growing

To address the needs of this thriving profession, the WGU School of Business offers accredited online accounting degree programs designed for current and aspiring accountants pursuing public and private accounting careers in fields like financial and cost accounting, tax accounting, and auditing.

If you are an established bookkeeper or are seeking a career in a corporate setting:

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Accounting – B.S.

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Time: 62% of graduates finish within 24 months
Tuition: $3,830 per 6-month term
Courses: 41 courses in this program

Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program include:

Accounting
Finance
Financial Statements
Communication
Detail Oriented
Research

Take your first step toward CPA certification and learn how to use GAAP, ledgers, and journals.

If you need additional academic preparation to sit for the CPA, CMS, or CIA exam:

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Accounting – M.S.

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Time: 62% of grads finish within 19 months.
Tuition: $4,805 per 6-month term.
Courses: 10-11 total courses in this program

This program offers 4 unique specializations for students to choose from, allowing you to gain specific experience and skills that will help you in your career. Choose from concentrations in taxation, auditing, management accounting, and financial reporting to boost your résumé.

Skills for your résumé that this program will prepare you for:

Accounting
Auditing
Tax Planning
Financial Management
Communication
Data Analysis
This MAcc program is designed to prepare you for the CPA exam and also the CMA or CIA exams.

Help Businesses Handle Their Finances—Become an Accountant

As an accountant, your knowledge will allow you to play a critical role in assessing complex transactions and determining the proper treatment of those transactions in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

WGU's online accounting degree programs prepare you to move into this high-demand field on your schedule and within your budget. Your degree program will be flexible, self-paced, and affordable—plus WGU has the same accreditation as state universities and private colleges, so you know when you graduate you can put your degree to use.

Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting – B.S.

Business Management – B.S.

Communications – B.S.

Finance – B.S.

Healthcare Administration – B.S.

Human Resource Management – B.S.

Information Technology Management – B.S.

Marketing – B.S.

Supply Chain and Operations Management – B.S.

User Experience Design – B.S.

Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)

Master's Degrees

Master of Business Administration

MBA Information Technology Management

MBA Healthcare Administration

Human Resource Management – M.S.

Management and Leadership – M.S.

Accounting – M.S.

Marketing – M.S.

Master of Healthcare Administration (from the Leavitt School of Health)

Data Analytics – M.S. (from the School of Technology)

Education Technology & Instructional Design – M.Ed. (from the School of Education)

Certificates

Accounting Fundamentals

B2B Sales Fundamentals

Business Leadership

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Management Skills for Supervisors

Supply Chain Fundamentals

Project Management

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition

$3,830 — $3,830

Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition

$4,805 — 4,805

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Undergraduate
School of Business undergraduate program tuition

$3,830 — $3,830

Graduate
School of Business graduate program tuition

$4,805 — 4,805

Your Degree Is Closer Than You Think

Award-winning online programs created to help you succeed.
Accredited B.S. Accounting and M.S. Accounting degrees.
Graduate faster and with less debt.

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