Accounting Major
September 18, 2014 2026-02-02 15:22Accounting Major
Accounting Major
Accounting is the backbone of business decisions.
Business College of Distinction
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
At the University of Lynchburg, accounting is more than spreadsheets and formulas — it’s a powerful tool for shaping the future of organizations and communities. Whether you’re drawn to business, government, or nonprofit work, accounting gives you the skills to make smart, strategic decisions in a complex financial world.
Our program blends essential theory with hands-on practice, so you’ll graduate ready to navigate budgets, manage risk, and offer the kind of insight that helps organizations grow. From financial analysis to auditing, taxation, and cost management, you’ll gain the technical know-how and critical thinking skills employers value — all while learning to adapt to a changing landscape.
We also integrate the latest technology and real-world tools, so you’re not just learning the language of business — you’re learning how to use it to make a difference. Ready to bring clarity and confidence to the world of finance? Let’s get started.
More information about accounting:
Major Planning Pages
Plan your path to graduation with our year-by-year course guide. Use our roadmap to explore how your classes might be sequenced over four years.
View the planning pages for accounting:
Also available:
This program falls under the School of Professional and Applied Sciences.
What Jobs Can I Get With an Accounting Degree?
Embarking on a journey as an accounting major from Lynchburg opens a myriad of exciting and profitable career avenues across a multitude of sectors. Accountants are the bedrock of any successful organization, providing essential services that offer stability, security, and potential for growth. The dynamic and diverse nature of the accounting profession allows you to select from a variety of job roles, each bearing its own unique set of skills and attributes.
With an accounting degree, you don’t just get a job; you open up opportunities to shape your future. Whether you’re passionate about investigating financial discrepancies or forecasting economic trends, there’s an accounting job that perfectly aligns with your career aspirations.
A World of Opportunities: Career Choices and Salaries in Accounting
The accounting profession isn’t just about numbers; it’s about finding the story those numbers tell and using that information to drive decision-making. Accountants are sought after in virtually every industry, from technology and entertainment to healthcare and government. The diversity of career paths for accounting majors is vast, and the compensation for these roles is equally appealing.
Here are some potential career paths of an accounting major, along with their median annual salaries:
- Forensic Accountant: $78,000
- Financial Analyst: $96,220
- Environmental Analyst: $74,478
- Personal Financial Advisor: $95,390
- Actuary/Risk Manager: $177,000
- Anti-money Laundering Officer: $96,131
- Management Accountant: $78,000
- Cost Estimator: $71,200
- Commodities Trader: $140,238
- GAO Auditor: $76,857
The ever-evolving field of accounting continues to adapt to changes in technology, regulation, and business practices. This dynamism offers a wealth of opportunities for growth and advancement for accounting professionals. In an increasingly complex and globalized business landscape, the demand for well-educated and skilled accountants remains high. Your accounting degree from Lynchburg is more than just a stepping stone to your first job—it’s the key to a successful and fulfilling career.
What our accounting graduates are doing?
- Auditor, Reporting and Standards Department, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Auditor of Public Accounts
- Director, Snead, Williams, and Mayhew PLLC
- Principal, Kearney & Company
- Chief financial officer, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin P.C.
- Senior manager, Kearney & Company
Staff accountant, RL Lovelace and Associates - Finance director, Harris Williams Business Assurance & Advisory
- Services partner, Keiter
- Controller, BWX Technologies Inc.
- Senior auditor, Webster Bank
- Partner, Kearney & Company, Alexandria, Virginia
- Junior staff accountant, Yount, Hyde, & Barbour, CPAs
- Senior manager, Brown Edwards
- Senior manager in fiduciary investments, Scotia Wealth Management, The Bahamas
Kevin Arrington ’98 MAcc, ’16 MEd, CMA
Sandy Glass ’04 MBA
As an accounting student, you’ll:
"I love learning the rules, the logic, and the reasoning behind the concepts, even on days where my balance sheet doesn’t balance."
Undeniably Life-Changing Stories
Student Opportunites
Join Delta Mu Delta
An international business honor society recognizing academic excellence in business studies
Bloomberg Trading Room
Schewel Hall features a trading room with a Bloomberg Terminal and live market data feeds, where accounting and finance students analyze financial data and develop practical skills in financial decision-making
