Careers in accounting

Accounting is overdue to break from inaccurate stereotypes like bean counters or penny pinchers. The truth is: accountants are often critical leaders in their organizations — analyzing complex business problems, assessing risk, identifying opportunities and making actionable recommendations to an organization’s leadership.

With Oregon State’s online accounting degree, you’ll be a tech-savvy problem-solver who can work in any business or industry. This is a degree with high job security and room for continued professional growth.

Job market outlook

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College of Business Career Success Center

Students in the accounting program will be equipped with the requisite tools to make an immediate impact. The College of Business’ Career Success Center helps students develop a career path and provides networking opportunities with employers and recruiters that lead to internships and jobs.

Additional career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State's Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a vibrant world.