Overview

Accounting majors will acquire the communication, technical, and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully resolve complex problems in unstructured settings.

Accounting majors will also benefit from participation in extracurricular activities, internships, and organizations such as the University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association and Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting honorary fraternity.

Careers

Skills Needed

Accuracy and attention to detail

Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

A high GPA is expected to be competitive in the market. Grades are an indicator of technical ability in accounting and of a person’s work ethic

Excellent communication skills are needed, in addition to working well in a team environment

Strong technical skills; many positions require using specialized accounting software

Types of Jobs

Budget Analysis

Financial

Management Accounting

Auditing

Types of Industries

Public Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Government

Education

Non-profit

Self-employed – CPA

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

Intermediate Financial Reporting

Intermediate Financial Reporting

Financial Statement Analysis

Advanced Financial Accounting

Strategic Cost Management

Accounting Information Systems

Auditing

Taxes and Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your application for admission. This can be the University of Pittsburgh Application or the Common Application.

Pay your $55 application fee.

Submit your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). Completing the SRAR is easy–just fill it out to match your transcript exactly. The SRAR is required of all first-year applicants, with the exception of international students.

Personal Statement. A personal statement is your opportunity to communicate directly with the Admissions Committee and is required to be considered for scholarships.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

46936 USD / year

≈ 46936 USD / year
Out-of-State

46936 USD / year

≈ 46936 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23420 USD / year

≈ 23420 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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