Demand for accountants drives competitiveness in salaries and benefits

"I found a job as an office manager and my newfound skills drove me to get my MBA. As my real love is accounting, I committed to your program for CPA study combined with the graduate certificate in accounting. I passed all parts on the CPA exam on the first try, within two years. My CPA designation enabled me to become a Director of Finance. I credit Keller for its CPA study program and accounting program that helped me make my dreams come true."

A Career That Really Pays Off

When you pursue an accounting degree, you're taking the first step in a journey of success and great reward. From day one, new accountants are taking home more in their paychecks than other business professionals. With the spike in demand for accountants, employers are stepping up recruiting and offering more competitive salaries and benefits. Plus, over the course of your career, your accounting degree can put you thousands of dollars ahead of other business professionals.

Popular Business Majors – Starting Salaries*
Bachelor's Degree	Average Starting Salary	% Change vs. Prior Year
Accounting	$46,188	5.4% increase
Economics/Finance	$45,058	5.3% increase
Business Administration	$40,976	3.9% increase
Marketing	$37,446	1.0% decrease
*Job Outlook 2006, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

More Rewards for Accountants

Competition for qualified accounting professionals can be so fierce that employees are enjoying surprising rewards. To attract and retain staff, many employers are adding exciting benefits to compensation packages above and beyond high salaries, including:

Flexible hours
More time off
Work from home
On-site/subsidized childcare

Depending on your employer's policies, "quality-of-life" benefits may also be offered. Employers need accountants, and they want to keep them happy.

Learn more about how you can lead the salary pack and enjoy the rewards of being in-demand with DeVry, Keller and Becker.

Cash in on Accounting