BS Accounting at WGU Washington

Bachelor of Science Accounting

Degree Overview

Our online accounting degree will put you in high demand. The BS in Accounting will enable you to solidify your knowledge and skills in financial and cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other accounting areas. You will become a competent accountant with the knowledge and skills to gain a high-demand position as a staff accountant, tax accountant, or auditor.

Who the program is for:

• Established accountants or bookkeepers who need a degree to advance their careers in accounting.
• Individuals who wish to launch a career as an accountant in a corporate setting and need the training and credentials to open doors.

Your Program of Study:

In WGU Washington's online accounting degree program, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes ten domains of study and completion of a capstone project.

• Accounting
• Accounting/Finance and Information Technology
• Business Law and Ethics
• Cost/Managerial Accounting
• Economics, Global Business, and Quantitative Analysis
• Foundations
• General Education
• Marketing and Communication
• Organizational Behavior and Management
• System Administration and Management

Total Program: 120 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
Less: any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.

Note: Your prior college experience may waive some degree requirements.

More details about your challenging course of study

View the PDF program guide

Tuition and Fees

Basic Tuition: $2,890 per six-month term
Resource Fee: $145 per six-month term (non-refundable)
Application Fee: $65 (one time)

Learn more about Tuition and Fees

At WGU Washington, tuition is charged at a flat rate once every six months. Your tuition covers the minimum "full-time load" of competency units (the equivalent to credit hours)—12 CUs is the minimum for undergraduate students—as well as all coursework attempted in that time. For the most part, there is no limit on the number of competency units you can attempt in a 6-month term. Whether you complete more or fewer units, you are charged the same flat rate.

Tuition compares favorably to the rates of Washington state universities. Our tuition is also typically half what other reputable online universities charge. At WGU Washington, you enjoy the cost savings of a nonprofit university.

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about financial aid

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The WGU Washington Advantage

WGU Washington leverages Western Governors University’s unique, competency-based approach to education. This approach measures learning, not time spent in class. Your progress is based on your demonstration of essential skills and knowledge in financial and cost accounting, tax accounting, and auditing.

As a WGU Washington student, you’ll receive a top-notch education through a curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services provided by Western Governors University. This means you’ll enjoy the advantages of:

• Superior learning resources. You'll have access to all of Western Governors University’s courses of study, learning modules, e-textbooks, tutorials, and simulations as you complete your program.
• Personal support from a dedicated mentor. You'll have the support of a mentor who will be your guide throughout your WGU Washington program.
• Online communities from Washington and WGU's national student community. You’ll be able to take advantage of our robust student community and interact with students from both within Washington and from all over the country.
• Flexible online degrees that fit your lifestyle. Learning can occur anywhere and anytime. You'll be able to establish the pace at which you complete your rigorous program and create a schedule that works for you.

One of the best values in Washington higher education, WGU Washington will enable you to earn a relevant degree on your schedule and within your budget.

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Time to Completion

How long it takes for you to complete your program will vary. Because WGU Washington is competency-based, the pace at which you complete your program depends on how quickly you are able to take and pass the required assessments. Many students are able to proceed faster than the normal pace (described below) designed into each program. But doing so isn’t easy.

For students with an associate’s degree or its equivalent: 2 to 2½ years.
For students with little or no prior college: 4 to 5 years.

WGU Washington maintains a generous credit transfer policy. Learn more about transferring credits.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a personalized estimate of your time to completion.

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Admissions Requirements

To enroll in a WGU Washington business bachelor's degree program, you must:

• Be a Washington resident and provide proof of residence.
• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Complete Western Governors University's three-part online Readiness Assessment. This test helps determine your likelihood for success in a WGU Washington degree program.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can help you understand what is required of you.

More info about Admissions

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