Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Huntington Junior 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 West Virginia colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Huntington Junior College

200 High Street, Glenville, WV

Huntington Junior College operates as a two-year private career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students in Huntington and surrounding areas. Over the previous several years Huntington Junior College has awarded degrees to over 320 students with a graduation rate of more than 37%. Huntington Junior College offers several programs to choose from. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Medical Insurance Coding
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Business Administration
• Administrative Assistant
• Accounting

To help students and alumni succeed, Huntington Junior College may offer student services like:

• Online course work available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Huntington Junior 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

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

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

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