Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Harcum College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Harcum College

1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA

Overview

Harcum College in an independent residential college that resides in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1915 and was the first college in the state of Pennsylvania to award associate degrees. It became a junior college in 1956. Today, Harcum College educates about 1,600 students. Harcum's mission it to provide students with excellent education to help them succeed in selected careers. It average class size is 16 students and the student to instructor ratio is 11 to one.

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Admissions Information

Harcum College features a rolling admissions policy that enables individuals to apply at all times throughout the year. Student who have been out of high school for over three years and do not have SAT scores may be required to take the Accuplacer test before a decision on admission is made. The test covers English, reading, and mathematics and assists the college in making decisions about the appropriate class level for student. Many programs require additional admissions requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harcum College offers an associate's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $86890
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $81880
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $80500

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $69460
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $76040
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $80100

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $80850
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $77030
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $70330

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).