Accounting
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Jobs available locally 11,109 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $29,897 – $69,199 |
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Jobs available locally 5,052 |
Demand Locally +4 % |
Annual Wage Range $78,277 – $278,063 |
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Jobs available locally 9,120 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $48,248 – $143,199 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer
Department:
Mathematics & Accounting
Institute:
Public Service
College:
PAC
What is the accounting program?
Accountants communicate critical financial information to company stakeholders and ensure that businesses are run efficiently and effectively. The demand for accountants is growing and is expected to continue this growth into the foreseeable future.
Accounting Program HighlightsThe two accounting courses transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration at the Universities for those majoring in Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business, Management, and Marketing. |
Accounting Career Areas & Employment PositionsOnce students earn the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, they may find employment in a plethora of business environments, such as construction, government, tourism, insurance, oil and gas companies, accounting companies, law firms and others. Once students have earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, they may find entry level positions as accountants, auditors, budget analysts, entrepreneurs, entry level FBI, CIA and other government positions, insurance agents, loan officers, managers, marketers, management/business analysts, tax accountants, and many others. |
Degrees Offered
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Certificates OfferedBill and Account Collector Level 1 Certificate
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Contact Information
Justin A. Eccles Department Chair |
Nueces Hall (NUECES 123B) |
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Amanda J. Salinas, Ph.D. Professor |
Nueces Hall (NUECES 122) |
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Rebecca Mendoza Instructor |
Guadalupe Hall (GUAD 104) |