Utica College

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasizes practical accounting competencies employers seek: preparing and interpreting financial statements and tax returns, conducting financial audits, and creating budgets. The school states that, combined with a typical undergraduate accounting degree, students will complete 33 credit hours in accounting and 36 general business credits to help meet CPA academic requirements in most states. The program page also lists a program credit figure of 30 credit hours for the online M.S. in Accounting.

Entry requirements

The program page does not enumerate detailed admission criteria. The online offerings are noted as available only to New York residents. Prospective applicants should contact Utica University for specific prerequisites, transcripts, and application documentation.

Career prospects

Graduates are positioned for roles across public accounting firms, corporate accounting and finance departments, and government agencies. Typical job titles cited include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Controller and Financial Manager, as well as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Internal/External Auditor, Government Accountant, Tax Accountant and Management Accountant.

• Top 10% of accountants: referenced annual earnings over $128,970.
• Financial Controller: example salary cited $89,081/year.
• Financial Manager: example salary cited $97,777/year.
• Financial Analyst: example salary cited $66,829/year.
• Employment outlook: a 4% projected increase for accountants and auditors between 2022 and 2032 is noted (source: BLS).

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page lists a cost per credit of $775. No specific scholarships or funding programs are detailed on the page; applicants should consult Utica University’s financial aid and graduate admissions offices about available scholarships, assistantships, or other funding options.