Varsity Force
Business Related job possible Mixed AI risk CIP 52.0301 CIP 52.0801

Accounting / Finance

Clearer than generic business because it points to specific functions: accounting, audit, tax, banking, analysis, and risk.

Accounting and finance majors study money flows, reporting, compliance, valuation, markets, risk, and decision support.

Related job?Yes, if skills are real
EmployabilityStrong
More school?Usually no, but internships matter
AI riskMixed AI risk
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Value proposition

Employability

Moderate to high, especially with internships, accounting credits, Excel/data skills, and recruiting discipline.

Credential gate

CPA is a major gate for public accounting advancement. Finance roles may require internships, licenses, or analyst experience.

Mixed AI risk

AI changes parts of the work, but does not replace the path. The student should learn the tools and prove they can do real work beyond prompts.

Cost caution

Lower caution: clearer path if program cost fits realistic entry pay.

Common coursework

financial accounting managerial accounting corporate finance tax audit analytics economics

Warnings

Related job?Yes, if skills are real
Required gatenone fixed
Cost cautionLower caution
Pair with
Generic business is not the same as accounting or finance.
The internship pipeline matters early.

Who fits

Fit: likes structured problem solving

Fit: can work with spreadsheets and rules

Fit: wants business with a concrete skill spine

Pause if

Watch: chooses business but avoids numbers

Watch: expects management jobs immediately

Watch: does not pursue internships

Linked careers

direct Bachelor's degree

Accountants and auditors

SOC 13-2011 National Reviewed 2026-06-21

Salary range: Entry: $55k-$70k | Median: $80k+ national median | Higher: $110k+

Pay: BLS OOH reports national median pay; CPA and industry affect earnings.

Outlook: BLS projects about-average to faster growth depending on role.

Skills: financial reporting, audit, tax, controls, Excel

Work settings: public accounting, corporate finance, government, nonprofits

DMV relevance: Strong DMV relevance through federal agencies, contractors, nonprofits, public accounting, and corporate finance teams.

Caveat: CPA eligibility often requires more than a standard 120-credit bachelor's degree.

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common Bachelor's degree

Financial analysts

SOC 13-2051 National Reviewed 2026-06-21

Salary range: Entry: $65k-$85k | Median: $100k+ national median | Higher: $140k+

Pay: BLS OOH reports national median pay; finance roles vary widely by employer and market.

Outlook: BLS projects faster than average growth.

Skills: modeling, valuation, Excel, markets, presentation

Work settings: banks, corporate FP&A, consulting, investment teams

DMV relevance: Moderate-to-strong DMV relevance in corporate finance, banking, consulting, real estate, and contractor finance.

Caveat: Selective analyst tracks are internship-driven.

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Graduate / professional options

Graduate school

MS accounting MBA MS finance analytics master's

Professional / licensure path

CPA pathway CFA path for investment roles

Test before declaring

Move: take accounting before declaring

Move: build Excel/SQL/data skills

Move: join accounting/finance recruiting events

Move: ask about CPA-credit structure

Source receipts

BLS FOD: Business

major_outcomes: Business degree wage, employment, and top occupation context.

BLS OOH: Accountants and auditors

occupation_outlook: Occupation pay, education, and outlook.

Reviewed 2026-06-21. Salary and outlook claims are source-contextual, not promises for an individual student.