Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting

Complete Your Degree at App State Online

Exam Prep

CPA pass rate that exceeds the national and North Carolina averages

Transfer Student

Transfer-friendly program including prior learning credit

Tuition

$400 tuition* + tech and textbook fees

*$480 for out-of-state students

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Finish Your Accounting Degree and Advance Your Career

Accountants make doing business possible. They’re always in demand — but you need a degree to find real growth in the field.

The App State Online BSBA in Accounting program teaches you the skills you need to work in areas such as:

  • Public accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Non-profit accounting
  • Sustainability accounting
  • Data analytics accounting
  • Forensic accounting
  • Governmental accounting with organizations such as the IRS, FBI and Department of Defense

An accounting degree opens up exciting and expansive career possibilities, preparing you for roles in nearly every industry.

This program requires at least 24 semester credit hours of transfer credit with a minimum GPA of 2.25.

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Earn Your Accounting Degree Online

App State’s 100% online accounting program teaches the skills employers need. During your time in the program, you’ll learn key concepts that will prepare you to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), including:

  • Financial statement analysis
  • Auditing practices
  • Tax regulations compliance
  • Budget management techniques
  • Advanced cost accounting
  • Risk assessment methods
  • Strategic financial planning

Career Options With a BSBA in Accounting

Demand for accountants remains strong. Approximately 50 firms — including the “Big 4” accounting firms — actively recruit with App State. Our grads get hired into roles like 1:

Financial Analyst

Median Annual Salary: $99,890

Budget Analyst

Median Annual Salary: $84,940

Financial Examiner

Median Annual Salary: $84,300

Accountant/Auditor

Median Annual Salary: $79,880
Rachel Foutz Accounting Student
“I decided to come to Appalachian State University because the class sizes are small, you get the feeling the professors actually care about you and you get to meet a lot of amazing classmates. It’s nice not to have to worry: ‘Am I just a number to a professor?’

Coming to App State was one of the best decisions I’ve made.”
Rachel Foutz
Accounting Student

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Online Learning Made Personal

Online learning at App State is all about connection — connecting with your peers, faculty and career aspirations. You’ll be welcomed into a dynamic community that truly cares about your success.

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Why Choose App State Online?

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100% online & flexible scheduling allows you to complete coursework on your schedule, while still engaging with peers and faculty through interactive projects and assignments.

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You’ll learn from experienced faculty who bring their firsthand knowledge into the classroom and collaborate with current practitioners to ensure you develop the skills employers are looking for.

Experience

Thanks to a career readiness class you’ll gain practical insight from guest speakers, expert panels, interviews with real-world accountants, and more.

About App State Online

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. App State Online degree programs allow you to connect to a top-tier campus, from wherever you are. Get a high-quality education that adapts to — and enriches — your lifestyle. With flexible, interactive bachelor’s and graduate programs accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, App State Online programs allow you to create your own success and transform your life.

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*1General labor market and salary data are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and education. App State does not guarantee employment placement, salary level or career advancement. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.