Accounting Degree

The accounting program at City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley 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 Illinois colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College

1145 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL

Richard J Daley College (Daley College) is home to about 11,000 enrolled students pursuing higher education in the form of associate degrees, certificate programs and other education options. The college is located on the Southwest side the Chicago, Illinois, and offers top-notch facilities and student activity options that can be enjoyed at affordable rates. As a unique offering, Daley College has transfer agreements with several top four-year colleges in the United States, and students may take credit courses towards that goal.

Daley College was originally founded as William J Bogan Junior College in 1960 and operated out of the local high school premises until 1970, when it moved to interim campus containing pre-fabricated buildings, on Pulaski Road. The present campus was inaugurated in 1981 at the same address.

Daley College is a public two-year college offering a host of vocational and academic programs serving the education and employment needs of the Chicago community. Tuition is charged at a standard $5,207 per year – in line with six other institutions that come under the City Colleges of Chicago umbrella. Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are plentiful, and students can opt for any of more than 200 different course programs.

Student activity on the extracurricular front is vibrant and inclusive, with people from diverse backgrounds participating equally in various artistic, literary and athletic endeavors. Daley College is considered to be an affordable place of higher education catering to the residents of the city.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 34
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $73020
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $64690
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $82440

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $76510
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $69060

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $74690
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $48750
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $60810

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