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Accounting professionals work with organizations large and small across a variety of sectors and industries. There is a strong demand for general accountants, as well as financial and business analysts and specialized accountants in such areas as payroll, billing and other support functions. Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.
Eastern’s Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting provides introductory and advanced courses in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and accounting information technology and business solutions. As one of the top accounting programs in Connecticut, Eastern has one of the top CPA Exam pass rates in the state. Experience a paid internship at top Connecticut CPA firms. In addition the Accounting Major and Accounting Minor, graduates can also earn their master’s degree in Accounting with only one additional year of study at Eastern.
$81.6K
Median Salary, Accountant/Auditor
$75K-99.9K
Salary Range, Accountant/Auditor
The Accounting Internship Program provides Eastern students opportunities for intensive fieldwork experience. Hands-on training builds upon the theoretical foundations of accounting, with students assigned to private, non-profit or public institutions to apply their classroom learning in real-world accounting experiences.
The Accounting Society encourages the professional and personal development of accounting students by enhancing their communication and organizational skills, as well as helping them develop a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility. Events include an annual Accounting Fair and the yearly Accounting Banquet.
Each spring, accounting students gain practical experience through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program by assisting local low-income residents in filling out their tax returns.
Students who pursue undergraduate degrees in Accounting can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:
Recent Eastern students who earned a bachelor’s degree or a minor in Accounting are at the following companies:
Eastern student Caio de Sousa has wasted no time getting involved in Willimantic’s small business scene. Along with friend Griffin Ryan, the sophomore accounting major co-owns and operates T-Shirts with a Purpose (T-SWAP), a printing and marketing service located on Main Street.
Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a series of business courses for local entrepreneurs this fall 2025 semester. The inaugural session of the Small Business Academy (SBA) was offered by Eastern’s new Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), created in partnership with Liberty Bank and the Town of Windham.
Eastern’s College of Business welcomed more than 30 alumni to its 21st annual Accounting Fair on Sept. 18. More than 100 students networked with business representatives, connected with alumni, and gained valuable insights into the world of accounting.
