Master of Science in Accounting Career Outlook
Enhance Your Career With Our Online Accounting Degree
Transfer friendly
Management focused
- CPA Preparation: Graduate ready to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
- Management Competency Focus: Gain a broad base of management competencies alongside new accounting skills.
- Add to Your Degree: Double major with an MBA, if desired.
Earn your CPA and boost your career with Carlow’s online graduate program in accounting.
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Elevate Your Accounting Salary Potential
Managing Accountant or Auditor $78,540 per year1
Financial Specialist $77,300 per year1
Accountant or Auditor $77,250 per year1
Tax, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services $77,080 per year1
Career Outlook for Accounting Graduates
With your master’s degree in accounting plus a CPA license, you could advance to leadership and management positions in the field. You can pursue these positions in any industry that employs accountants.
- The highest 10 percent of accountants and auditors earned more than $128,970 per year in May 2021.1
- About 136,400 openings for accountants and auditors are projected from 2021 to 2031.2
- Food manufacturing, mining, electric power generation, retail, transportation and insurance are some of the fastest-growing industries for accountants and auditors.3
Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired
- Acquire advanced knowledge of accounting and finance to prepare for the CPA exam.
- Demonstrate broad management competencies.
- Identify and use accounting and tax resources to support decision-making.
Career Support
Launching your business career is a huge step, and our team of instructors is ready to help you succeed.