Overview

Whether you’re interested in an entry-level accounting job or advancing your education to become a CPA (the gold standard in the profession) the Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rhode Island College is an asset that’s sure to increase in value.

In-Demand Careers

Certified Public Accountant

Tax Accountant

External Auditor

Budget Analyst

Financial Examiner

Corporate Accountant

Why Accounting?

Accountants earn nearly double the median wage of all occupations and can expect above-average job growth.

RIC’s flexible BS in accounting curriculum offers in-person, online and hybrid classes.

Specialized electives support a variety of career paths in accounting and other finance-related professions.

Topics covered include: auditing, business law, macroeconomics, fraud examination, business statistics and management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Systems and Concepts

External Reporting

Cost Management

Federal Income Taxation

Auditing

Business Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application and $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all academic records.

English Proficiency Scores.

Financial Declaration Form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Out-of-State

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time: USD 411 per credit (state resident), USD 1,014 per credit (out-of-state/international). Northeast Neighbors (CT, NH, VT, NY, NJ, Pike County PA): USD 7,845 per semester full-time, USD 617 per credit part-time.

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

In-Demand Careers

Why Accounting?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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