Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Community College of Beaver County 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Community College of Beaver County

538 Venard Rd, South Abington Township, PA

Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is home to over 45, 000 students helping shape the economic growth meanwhile expanding educational opportunities for everyone. CCBC guarantees student success by providing accessible and diverse educational programs, enhancing economic growth through partnering with organizations, businesses, governmental agencies and educational institutions and developing a culture that embraces professional development and innovation. The community college is located in the heart of Beaver County in Monaca, Pennsylvania. With the Main Campus and 2 more campuses spread over Pennsylvania, CCBC offers the best skills and workforce development that lead to better careers in the job market.

CCBC offers degree, transfer programs, non-credit and credit programs, certificate courses, skill training and even dual enrollment for high school students looking to gain more skills to prepare them for the job market. Community College of Beaver County also guarantees professional development and enriching of different people by offering GED courses for people who didn’t graduate from high school.

CCBC offers the number one recognized Air Traffic Control Program at the Aviation Sciences Center in the nation. With support from 3 flight providers, CCBC has especially thrived in this niche with students graduating each year to become professionals.

CCBC provides a success oriented platform for all students by offering various academic services such as disability support, free tutoring, career planning, developmental learning lab, ESL support, library reference and counseling. In simple words, CCBC is the best choice for higher education for people looking to transfer to colleges/university or penetrate the general job market.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Community College of Beaver County 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

Salary & Wages

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $61820

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $75470

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $55830

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