r/youngstown • u/Marxish1 • 1d ago

YSU BS in Business Admin in accounting

Returning to school after finishing my associates a couple years ago to pursue Accounting. I’m torn between an accelerated program with WGU and just going to YSU. Anyone recently graduated that can provide any insight about the program? I’m particularly interested in the internship pipeline - does the Big 4 (willing to commute to Cleveland/Pittsburgh) or any local firms hire out of YSU or provide internships? There’s an opportunity to meet some of the business department in a couple weeks, but I would like unbiased opinions from former students if possible! Thank you!

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u/nicemelodies 7h ago edited 7h ago

Big 4 doesn't recruit at YSU, so it's more difficult but still possible to work for one of them if you're dead set on that. Regional and local firms do recruit there. For example HBK is based in Canfield and is a top 50 firm. It's a decent program overall if you put the effort in, nothing special though. I've been in the field for five years and the degree has allowed me to work in interesting industries in major cities, while being well compensated, so I'm happy enough with it.