Accounting and Information Systems
Bowling Green State University has a long tradition of excellence in preparing students for the accounting profession through its top quality bachelors and Master of Accountancy Program. BGSU is one of only 192 (1%) universities worldwide accredited in both business and accounting through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the gold standard for top business schools. The accounting program consistently has CPA pass rates above the national average, is in the top 30 in pedagogical research in accounting over the last 12 years, and the top 50 in experimental financial research in accounting over the last 12 years.
The IS specialization at BGSU ranks among the best in the United States. According to BusinessWeek, it ranks #24 among all public universities and ranks #50 among all universities.
Specializations
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems offers students three specializations to choose from:
An accounting degree from BGSU is a lifelong investment qualifying you for careers as a
- Budget Accountant
- Controller
- Internal Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Payroll Manager
With a graduate degree in accounting from BGSU you can become a certified public accountant or chief financial officer.
Graduates from our program typically have jobs at graduation with an average earning potential of $74,000 to $129,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Examples of Earning Potential
| Position | Mean Salary |
| Accountant | $65,100 |
| Credit Analyst | $64,000 |
| Research Analyst | $60,300 |
| Staff Accountant | $51,000 |
| Tax Examiner | $60,600 |
- KPMG
- EY
- Cardinal Health
- First Federal Bank of the Midwest
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Marathon Petroleum
- Sherwin-Williams
- Deloitte
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- First Energy Corp
- Cooper Tire & Rubber
Company
- Honda of America Mfg.
- Owens Corning
Updated: 04/24/2025 04:33PM