Gain a Competitive Edge in Your Career

Your bachelor’s degree can open the door to a lifetime of career and earnings growth. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), opportunities in accounting and related fields reached about 1.3 million in 2006. The field is expected to grow as changes in financial laws and regulations, combined with increased scrutiny of company finances, will increase the demand for accountants and auditors.*

With a bachelor’s degree from Walden, you can take the first step toward advancing your career and reaching your professional potential. Explore from a variety of potential career options, including

  • Assurance specialist
  • Business or financial analyst
  • Cash manager
  • Controller
  • Pricing specialist
  • Public accountant or auditor
  • Risk manager
  • Tax specialist
  • Treasurer

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008– 09 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (viewed online Aug. 3, 2008).

Increase Your Earnings Potential

With your bachelor’s degree in hand, you put yourself in a better position to raise your earnings potential over the course of your career. The earnings gap between those who have four-year college degrees and those who do not has widened throughout the last four decades.

  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau, adults with bachelor’s degrees earned an average of $54,689 in 2005, while those with high school diplomas earned $29,448 (viewed online at www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/education/009749.html).
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, based on median weekly earnings, individuals who have bachelor’s degrees earn 62% more than those with high school diplomas, 43% more than those with some college, and 33% more than those with associate degrees.

The Condition of Education 2006, U.S. Department of Education.

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