Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 372600
- Phone: (276) 523-2400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,318Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Accounting Degree
The accounting program at National College – Salem 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 Virginia colleges that offer accounting degrees.
National College – Salem
Also known as National College
3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA
Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 8 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 3 |
| White | 10 |
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
Upon completion of the Accounting program at National College – Salem, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates National College – Salem accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, National College – Salem may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work