Accounting vs CIS

College Majors Business Major
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Hey guys, not really good at introductions here but…

I’m returning to college after 5 years (dropped out the first time around due to financial aid). The problem that I’m having is that I’m tied between majoring in Accounting vs Majoring in CIS.
From my individual research both job prospects look great. I’ve submitted my transcripts (waiting for them to finalize so I don’t have to repeat classes) and in the mean time I’m taking CIS and MIS classes (I registered as a business transfer major along with CCNA certificate).
I imagine at the worst case scenario the non credit courses I’ve completed already dont get accepted and I close that door putting a long term investment on getting my CCNA and eventually getting a CIS (or CS) degree.
I’m looking at this more of a shelf life thing, I may be a little older (25) so I’m thinking about stability and shelf life, and these 2 fields seems like they are the best match for me.

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I’m actually studying both, and I would say that you just have to look at what you want to do. MIS/CIS certainly seems to have more travel as a lot of positions are for consulting, whereas Accounting can be a bit more local (but big4 also travels).

MIS makes better salaries initially but Accounting catches up, especially climbing the corporate ladder.

Keep in mind you’ll have to do a Master of Accountancy program (or a double major such as my situation), because the CPA has a 150 credit hour requirement, and this is an absolute must for the career, unless you want to go in industry which is the path less taken straight out of college.