Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Cedar Valley 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 Texas colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Cedar Valley College

3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX

Cedar Valley College is part of the Dallas County of Community Colleges in Dallas, Texas. CVC offers several degrees and certificate programs, which includes technical disciplines, like automotive technology and office technology just to name a few. Their veterans program for military personnel is also well known throughout the Dallas area. CVC’s academic programs span across many diverse areas of study; such as Anthropology, Drama, Humanities and Sociology.

CVC’s continuing education program also includes workforce development for students or the working class wishing to upgrade for better job opportunities. Cedar Valley College provides new and returning students with several student resources that are designed to assist students with the ins and outs of every day college life. This includes a health center and free “drop-in” tutoring services. CVC has plenty of student clubs and organizations, accompanied with a great social scene – there is always something to do at CVC.

Incredibly affordable, CVC’s tuition starts at $52 per credit unit for Dallas County residents, $97 per credit unit for out of district students, and out of state residents pay $153. Financial Aid is readily available at CVC, along with several potential student scholarship opportunities, grants and loans.

Cedar Valley College provides all the necessities students are looking for when it comes to quality learning. The college also has an impressive athletics department that includes Baseball, Soccer, Basketball and Volley Ball. Applying to CVC is easy and you can follow the simple steps by visiting the CVC admissions page on their website.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cedar Valley 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 29
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $80410
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $76330

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $84490
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $77960

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $86990
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $85120

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