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Post University's online accounting degree is designed to give you strong basis to continue your business studies and an opportunity to enter the accounting field.

What will I learn from completing the online Associate Degree in Accounting?

After completing this degree program, you should have acquired an understanding of accounting through courses that cover finance, economics, finance, management, marketing, information technology, and related fields. An AS degree in accounting can also prepare you for continued educational endeavors in bachelor level programs.

With Post University Online, you can earn your online associate degree in accounting, with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in accounting.

We prepare you for a new career in accounting, career advancement within your current organization, and management positions in small and large organizations. Many of our graduates move on the complete 4-year degrees and pursue professional certification relevant to the accounting professions (CPA and CMA).

Our accounting graduates take positions in both large multinationals and small, local firms as accountants, auditors, actuaries, budget analysts, financial managers, loan officers and counselors, and underwriters.

Accelerate your career with an Accounting Degree from Post University Online.
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ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
145  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Accountants and Auditors
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Budget Analysts
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Credit Analysts
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Financial Examiners
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Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
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2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
19
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
16%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 3.5 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
29 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
12    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
100% of program graduates are employed
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $29,400*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $2,400*

*This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 60-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 92
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$9,454 $66 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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