Bachelor in Accounting (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

Students complete coursework in financial and managerial accounting, tax preparation, auditing, and accounting information systems through hands-on projects and real-world case studies. They work on research initiatives with faculty on topics such as corporate fraud and international reporting standards. The programme offers two credit tracks to align with CPA licensure or general accounting careers. Students engage in paid internships with firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. They also participate in educational excursions to major accounting and financial firms.

Focus areas include Corporate Fraud, International Reporting Standards, Pension Plans, Public Accounting, Private Industry Accounting, Government and Nonprofit Accounting.

The programme offers two tracks: a 150-credit hour option designed to meet Pennsylvania's CPA licensure requirements and a 128-credit hour option for general accounting careers. Students complete core accounting courses, electives, and may pursue a capstone project or departmental honors through faculty-led research.

Graduates enter roles as certified public accountants, internal auditors, tax specialists, or financial analysts in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. International students must submit English proficiency scores if their native language is not English.

The programme totals about 150 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years; accelerated option available via Summer and May Term courses. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

Lycoming College places undergraduate research and applied learning at the center of its academic experience. Students can choose from more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, with opportunities to extend classroom learning through internships, research, or study abroad. Recent student experiences include astronomy research at the Koobi Fora Field School in Kenya, multiple internships connected to criminal justice, and a business and economics pathway leading to admission to an MBA program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The college emphasizes close personal support within a small-campus environment. A 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio gives students regular access to faculty, while the campus community aims to challenge and encourage students by name. International students can consider study abroad as part of their academic experience and explore programs that connect disciplines, professional interests, and research. Lycoming also supports students who want to continue competing in college athletics through Division III sports.

Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Lycoming offers a campus setting with a Quad and virtual tour for prospective students. Its application options include the Lyco Fast App, which uses a short form and campus visit rather than an essay or test scores, with decisions provided within two weeks. Students seeking a close-knit college experience can combine broad academic choice with practical preparation for graduate study, service careers, and other professional paths.