Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Bay de Noc Community 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 Michigan colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Bay de Noc Community College (Bay College)

1020 S Washington St, Owosso, MI

About
Bay de Noc Community College, located in Escanaba, Michigan, was founded in 1962 to provide post secondary education opportunities to residents of its service area. The school is commonly referred to as Bay College and operates two campuses, with the second, Bay College West/Iron Mountain, located in Iron Mountain established to serve Dickinson County. Bay College serves 5000 students annually, about half of which are enrolled in degree granting programs.

Academics
Students at Bay de Noc Community College will be able to choose a program that best suits their needs and goals. This includes academic transfer programs that prepare students for transfer to four year institutions by allowing them to complete the first two years at Bay College.

Upon transfer students will complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs allow students to pursue an education in a chosen field or industry that allows for entry into the workforce upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design

Admissions and Financial Aid
Bay de Noc Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who wish to enroll to do so through the completion of an application, payment of fees and providing transcripts of previous schools if available.

Additionally, first time students are encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships that are awarded based on need which is determine the information a student provides on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bay de Noc Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Lansing-East Lansing, MI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $68820

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

• Lansing-East Lansing, MI
  • Total Employment: 960
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $66190

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).