Strayer University, University of Phoenix, Golden Gate University, Ellis College and Baker College all offer online accounting degree programs. Strayer University, founded in 1892, enrolls more than 60,000 students. University of Phoenix, founded in 1976, allows students to take courses online or at one of its more than 200 facilities throughout North America. Golden Gate University, founded in 1901, enrolls just under 5,000 students. Ellis College is a division of the New York Institute of Technology, which was founded in 1955.
Through University of Phoenix's School of Business, students can enroll in programs to earn a bachelor's degree in business with a focus on accounting. The Ellis College online School of Business and Technology offers a bachelor's degree in professional accounting as well as a bachelor's degree in business administration/professional accounting. A bachelor of business administration degree in accounting is available online through Baker College. Through Golden Gate University's School of Accounting, students can pursue a bachelor of science degree in business that concentrates on accounting.
A master of science degree in accountancy as well as a master's degree in accounting are attainable through programs offered by the University of Phoenix. At Strayer University, students can pursue a master's degree in accounting information systems or a master of business administration degree in accounting. Graduate-level Ellis College students can take classes toward a master's degree in information systems specialization and accounting or professional accounting. A master of business administration degree in accounting and a master of accountancy degree are available to graduate-level students attending online Golden Gate University courses.
Graduate-level students can enroll in University of Phoenix's online graduate accounting certificate program. Strayer University offers a certificate in accounting information systems. Graduate certificates in accounting are available through Ellis College, and students at Golden Gate University can pursue certificates in accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.