Online Accounting Degree – Bachelor’s Balance the Books, Balance Your Future

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

We are called to be good stewards in all that we do — including how we do business. Businesses need to use their resources wisely and with discernment, by earning a bachelor’s in accounting and data analysis, you can equip yourself to successfully steward the finances of an organization and become an integral member of any company.

Earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting and Data Analysis can help open the door to new positions in corporate, government, nonprofit, or even consulting settings. Many accounting professionals also specialize in a specific industry or a specific skill set. You could pursue a career as a public or private accountant, credit or budget analyst, or as an auditor or financial planner. A bachelor’s in accounting and data analysis can help provide you with a variety of career avenues to explore as you seek to apply your passion for good stewardship to your profession.

By teaching you the critical, basic skills to succeed in almost any accounting field, our online bachelor’s in accounting degree can help you pursue a variety of career paths. At Liberty, you can learn to analyze an organization’s financial practices, assist with risk analysis, and develop plans for future needs of the company. An accounting degree online can also help prepare you for management roles as a consultant and financial expert.

For information about becoming licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), please research the CPA Licensure Requirements for your state.


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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to design an online accounting degree that can challenge you to grasp new concepts while respecting your personal commitments. At Liberty, we realize your personal commitments don’t stop when you pursue a degree — which is why our online accounting degree can be completed 100% online with no set login times and no required intensives.

Our online data analysis and accounting courses are also offered in a convenient, 8-week format — allowing you to complete your degree in a shorter timeframe than a degree comprised of semester-long courses may permit. You don’t want to wait your entire life to pursue your career goals, and we understand that. At Liberty, we are committed to helping you earn your degree at a pace that works for you — all while maintaining the highest educational quality.

Liberty University is passionate about your success, which is why we are excited to offer you a respected accounting degree online. Our Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredited bachelor’s in accounting online is ranked as one of the Best Online Bachelor’s in Accounting by BestColleges.com.

With Liberty’s online bachelor’s in accounting and data analysis, you get the flexibility of an online curriculum without sacrificing the student-faculty relationship. Our carefully designed curriculum is taught by business professionals who have real-world experience in the private and public sectors.

Throughout this degree program, you can learn critical accounting principles and best practices — from taxation laws to auditing and analysis. You can also develop the communication and computer application skills needed to work with complex accounting issues. Most importantly — and unlike other online accounting degrees — our biblical focus can help you learn to identify, analyze, and appropriately handle ethical dilemmas.

The benefits of our industry-leading curriculum, expert faculty, and 100% online format allow you to gain the skills needed to flourish in data analysis and accounting roles. With Liberty University’s BS in Accounting and Data Analysis, you can be confident in your ability to succeed as an accounting professional.

By studying online, you can earn your data analysis and accounting degree at your own pace and stay active in your job, your community, and your family without the worry of scheduling on-campus courses. The time has never been better to pursue an online degree, and at Liberty, it has never been simpler to get started. Partner with us, learn valuable skills, and launch your accounting career.


Completing Liberty University’s online data analysis and accounting degree can help give you the background you need to meet the requirements and challenges of current-day financial management.

With our data analysis degree in accounting online, you can learn in-demand skills such as:

  • How to apply vital accounting principles to all areas of accounting, including financial and managerial accounting, auditing, corporate finance, principles of marketing, and business policy.
  • How to maintain account books, accounting systems, financial statements, and financial records so that they are accurate and efficient while complying with legal rules and regulations.
  • How to prepare taxes and tax returns correctly according to legal rules and regulations.
  • How to analyze operations and develop strategies to increase profits while minimizing costs.
  • How to use current accounting information systems to successfully complete complex accounting tasks.
  • How to apply biblical principles of stewardship in order to solve ethical concerns.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.